Bengaluru: Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Amit Sharma as Vice President – Power Products and Digital Energy for the Greater India Zone.
He succeeds Nikhil Pathak, who retired after a distinguished 15-year tenure marked by key contributions to the company’s growth and innovation journey.
Amit Sharma to Drive Schneider Electric’s Power Products & Digital Energy Business
This leadership transition highlights Schneider Electric’s strategic focus on leadership continuity and internal talent development.
By empowering seasoned professionals like Amit Sharma, the company continues to strengthen its leadership pipeline and reinforce the Greater India Zone’s role as a key growth hub for innovation and transformation.
Congratulating Amit Sharma, Deepak Sharma, Zone President Greater India and MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “Amit brings over 29 years of diverse global and Indian experience, including 15 successful years at Schneider Electric. His strategic foresight, leadership, and customer-centric approach will further strengthen our Power Products & Digital Energy business, driving innovation and value creation. I also extend my gratitude to Nikhil Pathak for his exceptional leadership and mentorship, which have been integral to our success.”
Amit Sharma’s Vision for Digital and Sustainable Growth
Expressing his excitement about the new role, Amit Sharma said, “I am truly honored to lead this business at a pivotal moment. Power Products and Digital Energy lie at the core of Schneider Electric’s mission to enable customers on their digital and sustainability journeys. My focus will be on accelerating innovation, enhancing our software and digital powertrain capabilities, and maintaining strong customer-centricity across all operations.”
Amit Sharma’s Global Leadership Experience
In his new role, Amit Sharma will head Schneider Electric’s Power Products and Digital Energy business with full P&L responsibility.
With nearly three decades of experience across global and Indian markets, he has held several leadership positions at Schneider Electric, including international assignments in France, where he led global marketing, product development, and digital transformation for Medium Voltage (MV).
He was instrumental in shaping the global MV AIS portfolio and spearheaded the “India for India” initiative, fostering market-specific innovation in collaboration with Lauritz Knudsen MV R&D teams. Prior to joining Schneider Electric, he worked with ABB for 14 years, contributing to the company’s technology and business growth initiatives.
