Mumbai: UniVicoustic, the global acoustic solutions brand formed through a strategic partnership between Unitile (India) and Vicoustic (Portugal), has announced the appointment of Nataraju Shiva as Head of Business & Strategy. The newly created leadership role is aimed at accelerating the company’s growth across domestic and international markets.
The appointment comes as UniVicoustic sharpens its focus on scaling operations, expanding into new markets, and strengthening its positioning as a preferred partner for high-performance acoustic environments. The company is also looking to deepen engagement with architects, designers, and consultants as it evolves into a full-spectrum spatial solutions provider.
With a presence spanning over 70 countries and a rapidly expanding footprint in India, UniVicoustic is transitioning beyond its traditional acoustic panel offerings to deliver design-led, acoustically engineered solutions across corporate offices, hospitality, healthcare, education, and high-end residential projects. This expansion is supported by patented technologies developed through Vicoustic’s global R&D capabilities.
Nataraju Shiva brings over three decades of experience in building and scaling businesses within the built environment and workspace solutions sector. He has previously held leadership roles at organisations such as Wipro Furniture, Wipro Lighting, and Spacewood Office Solutions, where he played a key role in developing markets, establishing operational systems, and driving brand growth.
In his new role, Nataraju will lead UniVicoustic’s strategic direction across business verticals, partnerships, and market expansion initiatives. His mandate includes building scalable growth frameworks across geographies, strengthening the company’s specification network, and aligning product, design, and delivery functions to drive innovation, sustainability, and performance.
Commenting on the appointment, Shabbir Rajkotwala, Managing Director, said, “Nataraju’s experience in building institutions and scaling purpose-driven businesses aligns strongly with UniVicoustic’s long-term vision. As we evolve into a globally recognised partner for innovative, human-focused spaces, his strategic leadership will help us strengthen our foundations while expanding our relevance in markets that matter.”
On joining UniVicoustic, Nataraju Shiva, Head of Business & Strategy said, “The intersection of purpose, people, and possibility is where the future of spaces lives. UniVicoustic is uniquely positioned to build environments that promote wellbeing, elevate workplace productivity, and set a higher standard for sustainability and design excellence. I’m looking forward to working with our teams and partners to create solutions that make a meaningful difference – globally and locally.”
The appointment underscores UniVicoustic’s commitment to building a future-ready organisation that integrates design, wellness, and technology. With this leadership addition, the company aims to strengthen its transition from a product-led business to a solutions-driven platform, catering to the evolving needs of modern workspaces and infrastructure globally.
