REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG), with top companies in the world that manufacture, and design specialty vehicles for commercial and recreation, fire and emergency industries, named Sagar Murthy as SVP, Chief Information Officer (CIO).
According to a press release, Murthy will take over the role of the current CIO, Peter Panagis, who is retiring. Reporting to Rod Rushing, President and CEO of REV Group, Murthy will oversee Digital Transformation, Information Technology Strategy, Application/Infrastructure Operations, and Business Value Creation across 20 manufacturing facilities that employ over 7,000 employees throughout the U.S.
Most recently, Murthy served at Jason Group Inc. as the Senior Vice President, GM APAC & ME, and Group Chief Information Officer. Before this, he held positions as Vice President and GM at Jason Group India, responsible for business operations in India and the adjacent markets.
“Sagar brings a proven track record as a hands-on, transformational leader adept at building, scaling, and deploying industry-leading digital technologies that deliver growth and improve operational excellence,” said Rod Rushing, President, and CEO, REV Group.
“He will work closely with Peter as we execute this planned transition. I would like to thank Peter for his contributions to REV Group over the past five years and wish him well in his retirement.”
Murthy obtained a Master of Business Administration in International Business from Marquette University and is a member of the board for First Stage, Wisconsin’s leader in arts-in-education programming, supporting over 20,000 children each year.
About REV Group, Inc.
REV Group companies are leading designers and manufacturers of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services, which serve a diversified customer base, primarily in the United States, through three segments: Fire & Emergency, Commercial, and Recreation. They provide customized vehicle solutions for applications, including essential needs for public services (ambulances, fire apparatus, school buses, and transit buses), commercial infrastructure (terminal trucks and industrial sweepers), and consumer leisure (recreational vehicles). REV Group’s diverse portfolio is made up of well-established principal vehicle brands, including many of the most recognizable names within their industry. Several of REV Group’s brands pioneered their specialty vehicle product categories and date back more than 50 years.
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Sagar Murthy’s got the digital chops to steer REV Group towards innovation. With his success at Jason Group Inc., he’s poised to crank up the company’s operational savvy in the specialty vehicle scene. Can’t wait to see him work his magic and elevate the whole shebang!