Sivakumar Narayanan is a long-standing executive in textile industry.  He has held various leadership positions over a long career that started in India, eventually moving to Switzerland and becoming part of the executive committee at Uster Technologies, Switzerland. He is currently leading the global product management, marketing and strategic business development functions. He is deeply passionate about understanding trends and patterns, innovation, branding, strategy, leadership and has been a key contributor to innovation and the market leadership of Uster.  Recently, Narayanan has been instrumental in expanding Uster Technologies AG's reach and impact through the services business area.

Uster Technologies AG is a globally renowned leader in textile quality management, providing innovative solutions that help textile manufacturers achieve the highest levels of quality and efficiency. Founded in 1875, Uster has a rich history of innovation and has played a pivotal role in shaping the textile industry. The company's products and services are used by some of the world's largest textile manufacturers.