Members of the Air Movement and Control Association International (AMCA) have elected Asokdas Damodaran, Managing Director of Systemair India, as its President for the 2026 term during the association’s Annual Meeting on November 12, in Dubai, UAE. Damodaran becomes the first AMCA president from South Asia.
In his video address, Damodaran introduced the theme “Global Vision. Sustainable Action.”, emphasising his goal to strengthen AMCA’s position as a truly global organisation driven by regional expertise, shared values, and sustainable growth. His leadership will focus on aligning AMCA’s initiatives with industry megatrends such as sustainability and digital transformation while addressing regional priorities.
“My focus is on building a global AMCA united by local strength and sustainable progress,” said Damodaran. “We aim to expand AMCA’s global reach while empowering AMCA’s regions and their regional members to advance air movement and control standards worldwide.”
Damodaran’s priorities include enhancing AMCA standards and the Certified Ratings Program (CRP) beyond compliance, developing new performance differentiators, and fostering strategic partnerships to address global industry challenges collaboratively.
With over 24 years of HVAC leadership experience, Damodaran has been instrumental in Systemair India’s growth, driving innovation and energy-efficient ventilation solutions tailored to India’s diverse climate. A mechanical engineer, he holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Bangalore University and a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Government Polytechnic, Palakkad. He also led the establishment of AMCA-accredited testing facilities in India.
The Systemair Group shares AMCA’s values of trust and transparency. In 1996, Systemair’s Skinnskatteberg laboratory in Sweden became Europe’s first AMCA-accredited facility for airflow and sound testing. Since then, Systemair has expanded its accredited labs to Germany, India, and the United States, reinforcing its commitment to engineering excellence and global quality standards.
Asokdas Damodaran, Managing Director of Systemair India and President for AMCA International’s 2025–2026 term