Schneider Electric has appointed Ms. Bhavna Verma as Vice President – Strategy and M&A for the Greater India Zone. She succeeds Ms. Damini Chaudhari, who recently moved to the position of Vice President – Services.
This is Ms. Verma’s second tenure with Schneider Electric. She previously served as Exports Director – M&A Integration Office and worked in Strategy & Sales Excellence.
Commenting on the appointment, Mr. Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India and MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “We are delighted to welcome Bhavna back to the Schneider Electric family. Her strength lies in rigorous problem-solving and converting strategy into execution at scale. With sharp business acumen and deep sector knowledge, she will help us chart new frontiers of growth in India and deliver greater value to the customers.”
Ms. Verma said, “Returning to Schneider Electric feels like a true homecoming. I am honored to take on this role and contribute to the company’s continued growth in India, which remains a strategic priority for our global operations. My focus will be on translating strategy into measurable outcomes by accelerating software-led value creation, reinforcing sales excellence, and ensuring our community initiatives are both purposeful and impactful.”
In her new role, Ms. Verma will oversee Corporate Strategy, Software Strategy, Sales Excellence, and CSR for the zone, guiding the development and execution of the mid- to long-term roadmap. She has over 17 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, M&A, and marketing, with previous leadership roles at Cargill, Honeywell, EY, and Schneider Electric.
Her background includes designing and delivering business and functional strategies for both organic and inorganic growth, as well as building teams. At Cargill, she most recently led strategy, category marketing, and product management for the Food Solutions business.
The appointment underscores Schneider Electric’s focus on leadership continuity and succession planning in the Greater India Zone.
