Varroc, a global automotive technology company, has appointed Eric Hamon as Chief Technical Officer (CTO), effective 3 August 2026.

Hamon joins Varroc with more than 25 years of global automotive technology and engineering leadership experience. His expertise spans electrification, electrical-electronics, software-defined vehicles (SDVs), connected systems, embedded software, functional safety and cybersecurity. He has led large-scale global R&D organisations, developed next-generation mobility technologies and worked with leading automotive OEMs to deliver innovative, safety-critical solutions.

In his new role, Hamon will report to Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO - Business I, Varroc, and lead the company’s technology and engineering organisation.

He will be responsible for defining Varroc’s technology strategy and innovation roadmap, accelerating product portfolio optimisation across electrification, electrical-electronics and connected systems, advancing engineering excellence through process optimisation and industrialisation, and strengthening technical engagement with customers and strategic technology partners.

He will also drive the development of future-ready technologies supporting Varroc’s commitment to delivering safe, smart and sustainable mobility solutions.

Arjun Jain, Whole Time Director & CEO - Business I, Varroc, said: “We are delighted to welcome Eric Hamon to Varroc’s leadership team. Eric brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, global engineering leadership and a proven ability to translate technology into vehicle requirements. As our industry accelerates towards electrification, connectivity and sustainability, his leadership will play a pivotal role in accelerating our growth.”

Eric Hamon, Chief Technical Officer, Varroc, said: “I am excited to join Varroc at such a transformative time for the global automotive industry. The pace of innovation in electrification, software and connected mobility presents tremendous opportunities to redefine the future of mobility. Varroc has built a strong foundation of engineering excellence, customer trust and global manufacturing capability, and I look forward to working with talented teams across the world to accelerate innovation, deepen customer collaboration and develop technologies that enable safe, smart and sustainable mobility.”

Before joining Varroc, Hamon served as Director – E Axle & System Platforms at Valeo E, where he led the global product strategy for eAxle platforms.

His experience spans technology road-mapping, system engineering, embedded hardware and software development, electrified powertrain systems, connectivity, digital transformation and global engineering operations. He has led multicultural teams, driven innovation across multiple regions and secured strategic customer programmes through technical collaboration with global OEMs.

Hamon’s appointment reflects Varroc’s continued investment in strengthening its global engineering and innovation capabilities as the company expands its technology portfolio to address the rapidly evolving needs of mobility customers worldwide.