CRC Evans announces promotion of Vinay Baburao to Director of Digital Transformation

CRC Evans, the leading global welding and coating services provider, is pleased to announce the promotion of Vinay Baburao to the position of Director, Digital Transformation to lead the execution of our global digital strategy. In this role, Vinay will report to Shailesh Radhakrishnan, VP Engineering and Technology, with a dotted line to Ben Mackay, Chief Operating Officer, for global visibility and performance management.

Ben Mackay, COO, said: “CRC Evans will benefit immeasurably by Vinay’s leadership and the operational delivery of digital transformation the company has embarked on. We are evolving at rapid pace with exciting growth opportunities in both our core and new diversified markets globally. Vinay and his team have the vision and energy to be a force multiplier in our successes to come. So, I reach out to the entire CRC Evans team to support Vinay as he steps into this role.”

Vinay is experienced in leading digital transformation initiatives. He specializes in implementing advanced technologies, managing teams, and delivering solutions that align with business goals. Vinay is known for turning challenges into growth opportunities and consistently driving innovation to contribute to organizational success.

Commenting on the appointment, Shailesh Radhakrishnan, VP of Engineering, said:  “Vinay’s appointment to this role reinforces CRC Evans’ commitment to digitally transforming all aspects of its business through design and delivery of cutting-edge digital products, solutions, and services. Vinay and his team will take the responsibility of prioritizing both business optimization and business transformation driving top-line and bottom-line impact. By leveraging digital technologies such as AI, machine learning, generative AI, and robotics, combined with the agile mindset within our teams, we are well-positioned to accelerate our brand diversification beyond our core business.”

Vinay added, “As someone deeply involved in leading our digital initiatives across the organization for the last couple of years, I’m thrilled to continue building on our progress and propelling our digital strategy forward. This new chapter presents an opportunity to accelerate further our efforts to embrace digital technology and enhance our capabilities. I am committed to delivering value, fostering a culture of innovation, and collaborating with our talented team worldwide to achieve even greater success in our digital transformation journey, making CRC Evans a digital native and leader in the energy and infrastructure markets worldwide. I want to express my gratitude to the leadership team for trusting me and providing this opportunity. I am excited about what we can accomplish together in this exciting new phase.”

Vinay has been with CRC Evans for 3 years and has over 15 years of experience. Vinay worked with companies such as Otis Elevators, Eaton, Carrier, and Danaher Corporation in his previous ventures. He has an MBA from Liverpool Business School and a Master’s in Technology from BITS, Pilani.