Bharat Sharma appointed Arburg Regional Manager APAC
Bharat Sharma will assume responsibility for Arburg's Asia-Pacific sales region as Regional Manager APAC from 1 October 2026. His remit includes strengthening the company's market position and its relations with customers and partners.
Arburg has appointed Bharat Sharma as Regional Manager APAC with effect from 1 October 2026, reinforcing its international management team. He will be responsible for the company's sales activities across the Asia-Pacific region. Arburg operates subsidiaries in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam, while distribution partners serve the other countries in the region. Some of these partners have worked with the injection moulding machine manufacturer for several decades. The appointment is intended to support the further expansion of Arburg's market position in the region and strengthen its focus on customers and partners.
Sharma has many years of experience in industrial automation and has held senior positions at established companies. His previous responsibilities included expanding strategic customer and partner networks, developing international markets and leading global teams. According to Arburg, he also delivered sustained market and revenue growth and implemented key growth initiatives.
Management responsibilities across the regions
Arburg expects Sharma's international experience and knowledge of customer and market requirements in Asia-Pacific to support the company's development in this key growth region. His responsibilities will include reinforcing the company's market position and maintaining close relations with customers and partners.
Zhao Tong will continue to be responsible for the China region. Martin Baumann serves as Regional Manager for the Americas, while Steffen Eppler is Regional Manager for Europe.
