New Delhi: Schneider Electric has announced the appointment of Arvind Melagani as Vice President – General Counsel, Greater India Territory.
In his new role, Arvind Melagani will lead the legal and company secretarial teams across the region, supporting Schneider Electric’s India Management Team and strengthening the company’s governance and compliance framework.
The appointment of Arvind Melagani reinforces Schneider Electric’s commitment to strong governance, legal integrity, and strategic compliance within one of its fastest-growing markets.
Based at Schneider Electric’s Avinya Campus in Bengaluru, Melagani will contribute to the company’s mission of driving sustainable growth and digital transformation across India.
Congratulating him, Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India and MD & CEO of Schneider Electric India, said, “Arvind’s appointment comes at an exciting time in Schneider Electric’s journey in India. His deep legal and governance expertise will further strengthen the company’s foundation for responsible growth, innovation, and long-term value creation.”
Arvind Melagani Brings Over Two Decades of Legal and Regulatory Expertise
With more than 23 years of experience in legal, regulatory, and governance functions, Arvind Melagani joins Schneider Electric from Bosch Group, where he served as Vice President and General Counsel overseeing legal and company secretarial operations across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Previously, Melagani worked with Jurisperitus Law Firm, focusing on capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, and corporate advisory services. He also practiced civil and commercial litigation before the Supreme Court of India.
Arvind Melagani’s Vision for Legal Transformation and Trust at Schneider Electric
Expressing his enthusiasm about joining Schneider Electric, Arvind Melagani said, “It’s an honor to take on this responsibility at a pivotal time in Schneider Electric’s journey in India. My goal is to enable responsible growth, foster trust, and build a resilient legal framework that supports innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability while upholding the highest standards of integrity.”
A Member of the Bar Council of India, Arvind Melagani is also a Qualified Independent Director from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and a Certified Coach from the Coaching Federation of India. He holds an MBA in Applied Finance from NMIMS, Mumbai.
