Saxena will head Havells' Centre for Research and Innovation (CRI) function. In a recent announcement, Havells India has appointed Mukul Saxena as executive vice president and chief technology officer. Saxena will head Havells' Centre for Research and Innovation (CRI) function, and will further augment company's customer centric innovative approach. A seasoned innovation and technology professional, Saxena brings with him over 34 years of global experience across energy, industrial automation, digital and healthcare sectors with expertise in R&D, strategic planning, project management, innovation and technology management, product development for multiple industry segments. Prior to joining Havells, Saxena headed Siemens' corporate research and technology center (CTI).