Belden’s Hiran Bhadra Promoted to Sr. Vice President, Strategy & Technology

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Belden Inc. promotes Hiran Bhadra to Sr. Vice President, Strategy & Technology, expanding his role to CTO. Bhadra will focus on technology strategy, innovation, automation, and smart infrastructure, aligning with business objectives. Chand highlights the importance of innovation and product quality in building a strong future for Belden.

New role expands on Bhadra’s previous strategy focus

ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global supplier of digitization and network infrastructure solutions, announced today the promotion of Hiran Bhadra to the role of Sr. Vice President, Strategy & Technology, reporting to CEO Ashish Chand.

In his expanded role as the CTO of the company, he will continue to shape Belden’s technology strategy while expanding his focus to reinforce the company’s commitment to technology and innovation. He will also work to drive scalable technology solutions in automation and smart infrastructure, while working closely with business segments to ensure the company’s technology solutions align with business objectives.

“Belden is building the future by connecting people, information, and ideas to unlock possibilities,” Chand said. “We understand today’s innovation is tomorrow’s necessity. Hiran’s promotion and expanded focus is a further step toward ensuring our broad portfolio of high-quality products allows us to build solutions and create financial strength to invest in innovation while aligning with our One Belden strategy.”

Bhadra joined Belden in 2022 as part of the Senior Leadership team. During his time at Belden, he has led the company’s strategy and technology efforts while also championing the benefits of emerging technologies to customers, vendors and partners. According to Chand, Bhadra will continue to lead planning efforts to migrate the company from a products-based supplier to a solutions-focused organization with a strong focus on core networking product technologies and data engineering capabilities. Prior to Belden, Hiran worked as a senior partner in consulting organizations such as Accenture and KPMG with a focus on manufacturing and digital transformation.

About Belden

Belden Inc. delivers the infrastructure that makes the digital journey simpler, smarter and secure. We’re moving beyond connectivity, from what we make to what we make possible through a performance-driven portfolio, forward-thinking expertise and purpose-built solutions. With a legacy of quality and reliability spanning 120-plus years, we have a strong foundation to continue building the future. We are headquartered in St. Louis and have manufacturing capabilities in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. For more information, visit us at www.belden.com; follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Katie Babbitt

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Source: Belden Inc.

What role has Hiran Bhadra been promoted to at Belden Inc.?

Hiran Bhadra has been promoted to the role of Sr. Vice President, Strategy & Technology, expanding his responsibilities to Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

Who will Hiran Bhadra report to in his new role?

Hiran Bhadra will report to CEO Ashish Chand in his new role at Belden Inc.

What will be Hiran Bhadra's focus in his expanded role at Belden Inc.?

Hiran Bhadra's focus will include shaping Belden's technology strategy, driving scalable technology solutions in automation and smart infrastructure, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

What is Belden Inc.'s vision for the future according to CEO Ashish Chand?

CEO Ashish Chand highlighted Belden's vision of connecting people, information, and ideas to unlock possibilities, emphasizing the importance of innovation and product quality for future success.

What is Hiran Bhadra's background prior to joining Belden Inc.?

Prior to joining Belden Inc., Hiran Bhadra worked as a senior partner in consulting organizations such as Accenture and KPMG, focusing on manufacturing and digital transformation.