ENERGY
British Gas has chosen Landis + Gyr for delivering more than 10 million multi fuel gas and electricity meters , and in the US and in Canada the company has completed several of the biggest Smart Metering roll-outs .
Since 2011 Landis + Gyr has been jointly owned by Toshiba and the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan ( INCJ ). The business is managed as an independent growth platform of Toshiba Corporation .
Rajiv Sawhney , Managing Director of its operations in the Middle East , was present at the foundation of the company ’ s growth into the Middle East and has been responsible for developing the business into an organization matching the particularities of the Gulf market in line with Landis + Gyr ’ s global norms . Before his Directorship at Landis , he was involved in setting up two other technology startups in the Middle East over the last 15 years .
The power of Landis + Gyr : The company provides a variety of technological solutions to utilities and it is notable for its innovative smart metering systems that formed the basis for its reputation as an industry leader . Landis + Gyr AG Middle East also provides advanced metering and pioneers end-toend ( AMI / AMR ) smart metering solutions , in addition to load management , and smart grid enabled technology .
Key Personnel
Rajiv Sawhney Managing Director
Rajiv Sawhney took on the role of Landis + Gyr Managing Director for the Middle East office in October 2007 , and is based in Dubai , United Arab Emirates , being responsible for its Middle East operations from conception .
Before joining Landis + Gyr , Rajiv has been involved in setting up two technology startups in the region having previously worked in the Oil , Gas & Petrochemical industry . He has worked in the power generation , transmission and distribution sectors under several management responsibilities including business head , strategy , product management and business development .
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