New Delhi: Schneider Electric, the global leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Ms. Damini Chaudhari as Vice President – Services, Greater India, effective 1 October 2025. She succeeds Mr. Ramesh Jha, who has played a pivotal role in driving the Services Transformation journey for the Greater India zone. Mr. Jha has moved on to a new global role of SVP for Global Services Strategy and Operations within Schneider Electric, where he will continue to contribute to the company’s transformation and growth.
This leadership transition underscores Schneider Electric’s strategic focus on building continuity and nurturing talent within the organization. By empowering leaders to take on expanded mandates, the company fosters a culture where talent is developed and elevated across business domains. Ms. Chaudhari’s progression and Mr Jha’s move to a global role highlight Schneider Electric’s commitment to strengthening its leadership pipeline in India and reinforcing Greater India’s position as a critical hub for growth and transformation.
Congratulating Ms. Chaudhari on her appointment, Mr. Deepak Sharma, Zone President Greater India and MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “Damini has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic foresight during her time at Schneider Electric. From shaping our long-term strategy to driving transformative M&A, she has been at the center of some of our most defining initiatives in Greater India. Her appointment, alongside Ramesh’s elevation to a global role, reflects the strength of our leadership pipeline and the continuity we are building across the organization. I am confident Damini will accelerate our focus on innovation, digital transformation, and customer value creation, while Ramesh continues to contribute to Schneider Electric’s transformation and growth at a global level.”
Expressing her excitement on the new role, Ms. Damini Chaudhari said, “I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me to lead such a critical part of our business. Over the years, I have seen the Services business evolve into a powerful growth engine that not only supports our customers in their digital and sustainability journeys but also creates long-term value for them. My focus will be on strengthening this momentum by bringing greater innovation, agility, and customer-centricity. I look forward to working with our talented teams to build on the strong foundation we have and to unlock new opportunities for growth and impact.”
In her new role, Ms. Chaudhari will lead the Services Business for the Zone with full P&L responsibility, while also taking on additional responsibility for the ESE MV Business, which was previously led by Mr. Jha. She will focus on bringing thought leadership and accelerate Schneider Electric’s transformation journey in line with the company’s growth ambitions.
Since joining Schneider Electric in 2016 as Director, Corporate M&A, Ms. Chaudhari has managed various roles including Zone-wide Strategy, M&A, and CSR, launching successful business transformation programs and shaping Schneider Electric’s future roadmap.