IIT-Madras incubated Clean Tech Air OK Technologies has added yet
another feather to its cap by on boarding Mr.Vijay Kannan, known as the doyen
of Indian air purifier industry and the man behind Blue air success. He has
been a driving force behind the much-needed air purifier industry in India, which is
cursed with bad air quality. A name to reckon with in the field of air
purification, Mr. Kannan will be joining Air OK as the Chief Strategy Officer
and will be responsible for company’s foray into customer retail segment.
Air OK is the only indigenous air purifier company that has its own
R&D in India and fully
manufactures in India, in
sync with the Make in India
policy initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Mr. Kannan will work on formulating and executing a new comprehensive
company growth strategy to bring clean air for everyone, strengthening the
overall operations of Air OK. Mr. Kannan’s shot to fame was the national viral
campaign titled ‘Clean Air India
movement’, which was kick-started by him in early 2014 that gave birth to the
present air purifier industry. The campaign undoubtedly had awakened the common
man and government stakeholders, on the life-threatening slow poison emerging
from bad air quality, risking the lungs of young kids and adults. Following the
campaign’s success, Mr. Kannan was awarded the Global Environment Award 2016
for his outstanding achievements in reducing pollution and environment
management.
Talking about the new beginning, Mr. Kannan said, “As a responsible
Indian citizen, I would like to extend to people of India the basic right to breathe
clean air. AirOK’s clear ambition is to provide clean air for everyone and we
are prepared to deliver it across the nation. With the current significant
impact in the wake of the pandemic, Air OK will soon offer corona disinfectant
air purifiers as well to combat Covid-19. Our vision is to be an air purifier
market leader in India,
capturing 20% of its market share by 2025. To be honest, I am exceedingly
excited to be a part of this interesting journey.”
Air OK Founder & CEO Mr. V Deekshith Vara Prasad said, “Air OK has
always been about Make in India,
passionate in developing Indigenous Innovations. We came up with new Indigenous
technology called “EGAPATM Comprehensive” for clean air.”
Further Mr.Vishesh Kaul Head Sales and operations added, “With the
success of our first innovation EGAPATM in B2B Segment, We
want to create an end-to-end trusted experience for consumers when it comes to
buying air purifiers & offer the best value
proposition for buyers, Now with the guidance of Vijay Kannan, we plan
to reach out directly to the market players to ensure ‘Clear Air for Everyone’
at all Indian homes, offices and industrial spaces. As we pronounce in AirOK,
‘Claim Your Right To Clean Air.”
New Delhi, September 08, 2020