Lippert hired Sundar Ananthasivan as senior vice president of aftermarket engineering and product development, based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The company said he will lead engineering technology, product development and innovation.
Ananthasivan has more than 20 years of experience. He most recently worked as a vice president of engineering and product management, leading a multi-site team, responsible for delivering highly complex window and curtain wall systems. His previous leadership experience includes work as a global structural and mechanisms engineer, and as a design analysis and reliability manager.
“We are very excited to have Sundar join our executive team,” said Jamie Schnur, president of Aftermarket & Technology. “His energy and passion for leadership aligns with our core values and will serve us well as we focus on our mission to be a force for good. I look forward to the impact Sundar will make with our people, processes, products and business strategies as we drive organic growth in the aftermarket.”
Ananthasivan is the author of the book “Leadership Perspectives” which speaks to his Purpose-People-Process-Product-Portability (5P) approach on leadership growth. He holds two patents and has published three technical papers in peer-reviewed technical journals, plus numerous internal product and simulation papers in various industries.
He is a member of the Product Development Management Association and actively participated in supporting local innovation ecosystems including initiatives with the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee.
