New Delhi: Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy technology, has announced the elevation of Roshan Varadarajan as Vice President, Industrial Automation, Greater India, effective July 1, 2026.
The appointment reinforces Schneider Electric’s strategic focus on accelerating digital industrial transformation and strengthening its presence in one of its key growth markets.
In his new role, Roshan Varadarajan will lead Schneider Electric’s Industrial Automation business across Greater India.
He will spearhead the adoption of software-defined open automation, Industrial AI, and digital solutions aimed at helping industries become more resilient, efficient, and future-ready.
The elevation also highlights Schneider Electric’s continued emphasis on Industrial AI, next-generation automation, and software-defined open automation.
The company aims to further drive the convergence of automation, electrification, and digital technologies to enable intelligent industrial ecosystems.
With a strong customer-centric approach, Roshan will focus on combining industry expertise with digital capabilities to deliver flexible and interoperable solutions aligned with evolving customer needs.
His leadership is expected to support the creation of a new layer of industrial and energy intelligence across systems and operations.
Deepak Sharma, Zone President, Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “Industries today are at a pivotal shift, with automation being redefined by the convergence of software, intelligence, and evolving customer expectations. What will set leaders apart is not just technology adoption, but the ability to co-create solutions for modern industry.”
“Roshan brings strong strategic perspective and a deep understanding of digital and industrial convergence. His customer-centric approach and focus on open, flexible automation will be key to our next phase of growth in India,” he added.
Prior to assuming this position, Roshan Varadarajan served as Director – EcoStruxure & Software Strategy at Schneider Electric. In this role, he led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and played a significant role in driving software-led growth across the organization.
Over the years, Roshan has successfully built and managed strategic profit and loss portfolios while advancing the integration of automation, software, and cybersecurity into unified business models. His experience spans digital strategy, business leadership, and industrial innovation.
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During his tenure at Schneider Electric, Roshan Varadarajan has been instrumental in establishing India’s first Innovation Hub.
He has also played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s digital value propositions, enabling a transition from standalone products to integrated, system-level architectures designed to meet modern industrial requirements.
Speaking about his new role, Roshan Varadarajan, Vice President, Industrial Automation, Greater India, Schneider Electric, said, “The pace of industry evolution is outstripping what conventional automation frameworks were designed to handle, calling for a fundamental rethink of how systems are architected and scaled.
At Schneider Electric, we see this as an opportunity to advance software-defined, open automation, unlocking greater flexibility and interoperability.
I look forward to deepening co-creation with customers and partners, and accelerating digital integration to build solutions for evolving operational needs.”
Before joining Schneider Electric, Roshan Varadarajan held various leadership roles at ABB and L&T across research and development, industrialization, business development, application engineering, and marketing.
These experiences helped him build strong cross-functional expertise and a customer-focused approach to driving sustainable growth.
