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Schneider Electric said on Monday that it has appointed Amit Sharma as the Vice President of Power Products and Digital Energy vertical for Greater India Zone. He succeeds Nikhil Pathak. This leadership transition underscores the energy management and automation major’s strategic focus on building continuity and nurturing talent within the organisation, the company said. By empowering leaders to take on expanded mandates, Schneider Electric fosters a culture where talent is developed and elevated across business domains, it added. Sharma’s appointment, alongside Pathak’s contributions to the Greater India Zone, reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership pipeline in India and reinforcing Greater India’s position as a critical hub for growth and transformation. Deepak Sharma, Zone President Greater India and MD & CEO of Schneider Electric India, said, “Amit brings with him over 29 years of diverse global and Indian experience, including 15 successful years at Schneider Electric. His leadership, strategic foresight, and customer-centric approach will strengthen our Power Products & Digital Energy business, accelerate innovation, and drive greater value creation for our customers.” Sharma emphasised that Power Products and Digital Energy are at the heart of Schneider Electric’s mission of enabling customers on their digital and sustainability journeys. “My focus will be on accelerating innovation, strengthening our software and digital powertrain portfolio, and ensuring customer-centricity in everything we do. I look forward to working with our talented teams to build on the strong foundation we have and unlock new opportunities for growth and impact in the Greater India Zone,” he added. He brings with him almost three decades of experience across global and Indian markets. During his 15 years at Schneider Electric, he has held several leadership roles, including international stints in France where he led global marketing, digital transformation, and product development for Medium Voltage (MV). Sharma has been instrumental in shaping the global MV AIS portfolio and was a driving force behind the creation of the Power Systems “India for India” initiative, fostering a market-specific development mindset in collaboration with Lauritz Knudsen MV R&D teams. Prior to joining Schneider Electric, he worked with ABB for 14 years. Published on November 3, 2025
