Sebi Joseph

Sebi Joseph is president of Otis India, and oversees operations in Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. He joined Otis as an engineering trainee in 1987 before assuming managing directorship of Otis India in 2012. He has held various leadership roles across the world, including president and general manager for Otis Philippines; director of sales, marketing, communication and strategy, South Asia Pacific and Gulf; and area director for Gulf countries. He has also been the chairman of the vertical-transportation division of the 72-year Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturers Association (IEEMA) from 2015 to 2020.

Smart Elevators Spark Innovation 

In this Readers’ Platform, your author elaborates on the transformation of the smart elevator market in 2023. Whether it’s daily-use products or luxury items, today’s customers are looking for safer,...

Pandemic Push

In this Readers’ Platform, your author shares perspectives on the digitalization wave in the VT industry for the year 2022. The digital transformation wave, further accelerated by the pandemic, is...

Responding to COVID-19

Your author shares a tribute to those who have passed away due to COVID-19-related complications and outlines steps taken by the company for the safety of employees and more. For...

Expertise, Experience and Safety

Otis India president provides perspectives on the issue theme. Every elevator has safety systems like alarm bells, emergency lights and emergency buttons. Additionally, various safety features can also be installed,...

Pandemic Drives Demand

Otis India’s recent initiatives to manage new challenges are discussed. As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, we are seeing customers seek solutions driven by the challenges of the...

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