HIN Townhall chaired by our HONMAMON Leader - Dr. George Gillespie
As HIN celebrates 20 years, Dr. George Gillespie reflected on our journey, contributions to the global HORIBA Group, and the exciting opportunities ahead.
From Five People to a Strategic Business
Over the past two decades, HIN has evolved from a small team of just five employees into an organization of approximately 600 HORIBARIANs. Today, HORIBA India stands among the Group's top 12 companies by revenue, reflecting the dedication, expertise, and commitment of our people.
India Matters More Than Ever
One of the strongest messages from the townhall was clear: India's role within the global HORIBA Group has grown significantly. With that growth comes greater responsibility.
HORIBA India is no longer viewed simply as a regional operation. It is an increasingly important contributor to the Group's long-term success, carrying a much larger role than it did two decades ago.
Keep the Indian Passion Alive
Dr. Gillespie specifically recognized the energy, enthusiasm, and passion that define the Indian workforce. He encouraged HORIBARIANs to preserve this spirit, highlighting that this passion is something the organization genuinely values and needs.
His message was simple yet powerful: Use Indian passion as your power.
Meeting the Needs of a Changing Market
Drawing from his 30 years of visits to India, Dr. Gillespie reflected on how the business environment has evolved. Today's customers expect significantly more from HORIBA, while national initiatives such as Make in India have transformed expectations around localization and local capabilities. These changes have required HORIBA India to continuously adapt, innovate, and strengthen its ability to serve customers in increasingly meaningful ways.
Localisation: A Key Growth Driver
The impact of the Government of India's Make in India initiative has been instrumental in shaping the organization's growth journey. Dr. Gillespie acknowledged the progress made in developing local capabilities and building a stronger foundation that supports both customers and the broader HORIBA business.
This evolution demonstrates how HORIBA India continues to expand its contribution beyond traditional sales and service activities, becoming a more comprehensive and capable organization.
Greater Responsibility, Greater Opportunity
With a larger workforce and growing capabilities, HORIBA India has an important role in bringing HORIBA technologies to customers across the country and helping solve real-world challenges.
Dr. Gillespie emphasized the importance of understanding Indian customer needs, delivering relevant technologies, and developing solutions that address local challenges. This responsibility also represents a significant opportunity for future growth and innovation.
An Inspiration for Emerging HORIBA Businesses
Highlighting the recently established HORIBA businesses in Australia and Abu Dhabi, Dr. Gillespie noted that HORIBA India's journey can serve as a model for other emerging operations across the Group.
Our growth story demonstrates how a young organization can steadily evolve into a strong, strategically important business that creates meaningful impact.
Looking Ahead
The first 20 years have laid a strong foundation for HIN. Today, we are recognized as an organization that truly matters to the global Group. The challenge before us is to build on this success, retain the passion that has fueled our growth, and embrace the greater responsibilities that come with our expanding role.
As we move forward together, let us continue shaping the future of HORIBA in India with the same energy, customer focus, and commitment that brought us here.
