Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Damini Chaudhari as Vice President – Services for the Greater India Zone, effective October 1, 2025.
The appointment marks a significant leadership transition within the company, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing internal talent and sustaining strategic continuity across business domains.
Damini succeeds Ramesh Jha, who has been elevated to the global role of Senior Vice President for Global Services Strategy and Operations.
Ramesh played a pivotal role in driving Schneider Electric’s Services Transformation journey in India and will now contribute to the company’s broader transformation efforts at the global level.
MD & CEO Schneider Electric Deepak Sharma Highlights Strength of Leadership Pipeline
Commenting on the transition, Damini, Zone President Greater India and MD & CEO of Schneider Electric India, praised both leaders for their contributions.
“Damini has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic foresight during her time at Schneider Electric. From shaping our long-term strategy to driving transformative M&A, she has been at the center of some of our most defining initiatives in Greater India,” he said.
He added that Schneider Electric demonstrates the strength of its leadership pipeline through Damini’s appointment.
The company builds continuity across the organization by elevating Ramesh to a global role.
Deepak expressed confidence that Damini would accelerate the company’s focus on innovation, digital transformation, and customer value creation.
Damini’s Expanded Mandate Includes ESE MV Business
In her new role, Damini will lead the Services Business for the Greater India Zone. She will take full profit and loss (P&L) responsibility for the division.
She will also take on additional responsibility for the ESE MV Business, previously led by Ramesh.
Her mandate includes driving thought leadership and accelerating Schneider Electric’s transformation journey in alignment with the company’s growth ambitions.
Expressing her gratitude and enthusiasm, Damini said, “I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me to lead such a critical part of our business. Over the years, I have seen the Services business evolve into a powerful growth engine that not only supports our customers in their digital and sustainability journeys but also creates long-term value for them.”
She emphasized her focus on strengthening this momentum by bringing greater innovation, agility, and customer-centricity to the Services portfolio.
Career Journey Reflects Strategic Depth
Damini joined Schneider Electric in 2016 as Director of Corporate M&A. Over the years, she has held several strategic roles including Zone-wide Strategy, M&A, and CSR.
Her leadership has been instrumental in launching successful business transformation programs and shaping Schneider Electric’s future roadmap in India.
Schneider Electric Global Footprint and Mission
Schneider Electric operates in over 100 countries with a workforce of 150,000 employees and more than a million partners.
The company’s mission is to be a trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency.
It delivers AI-enabled Industrial IoT solutions across smart industries, resilient infrastructure, data centers, intelligent buildings, and homes.
Schneider Electric’s purpose is anchored in bridging progress and sustainability.
To support its global transformation goals, the company continues to invest in leadership development and innovation.
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