Sabu Johny drives EVM Group’s growth journey in auto sector
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When BMW India announced the appointment of EVM Autokraft as its second dealer for Kerala in 2019, it was not just another business deal but also a recognition of a Kerala-based industrial group’s unwavering passion for expansion and diversification.
Formed in 1935 as a small entrepreneurial company, EVM Group has, in its 90 years of growth, made its strong presence in diverse sectors such as cultivation, spices, natural rubber supply and commercial automobile. Behind the group’s steady rise in the automobile sector is the business acumen of Sabu Johny, the managing director.
With over 24 years of experience, Sabu, the son of the group chairman E M Johny, has transformed EVM Group into a powerhouse, representing prestigious brands such as Ducati, BMW, Porsche, and Mini. He has also championed the shift towards electric mobility with partnerships involving AltiGreen, Ather, and BYD.
Sabu’s ability to sense new business opportunities as markets develop and technologies advance has played a key role in the company’s evolution into an industry major.
Known for his organising and managerial skills, Sabu has served as a two-term chairman of the Kerala Chapter of the Federation Of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) and is currently the treasurer of the Kerala Automobile Dealers Association.
Sabu will be speaking at a panel discussion on AI in Everyday Life: How Artificial Intelligence is reshaping the businesses we interact with?’ at the Manorama Online Techspectations 2025.
Techspectations digital summit
The Techspectation Digital Summit, organised by Manorama Online, is set to spark a wave of innovation and ideas by delving into the latest opportunities in the digital world. The event, regarded as Kerala's largest digital summit, will take place in Kochi on February 7.
Now in its sixth edition, the summit this time will focus on the theme Transforming Future: AI for Everyday Life. Jain University Kochi and Google India are the sponsors. For registration, reservations, and additional details, visit the official website.
The event, this time, will feature discussions on the latest opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital world, significant advancements in Artificial Intelligence, the potential of AI in the news industry, the fascinating realm of data analytics, and the startup revolution in India and Kerala, which is paving the way for major brands. Special debates will focus on Kerala’s technological potential and the state’s progress in the digital segment.
The aim of Techspectations is to create a platform for discussions by embracing the new digital era and paving the way for future advancements. The digital summit, launched in 2016, has been held under various themes in the years 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2023.
Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Chief Technical Officers (CTOs), and Chief Experience Officers (CXOs) of major companies, along with vice presidents, senior managers, directors, board members, managers, IT engineers, developers, entrepreneurs, business investors, digital marketing professionals, professors, researchers, students, government officials, business consultants and business executives, will all be part of Techspectations this time.