New Delhi: Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the elevation of Mr. Roshan Varadarajan as Vice President, Industrial Automation, Greater India, effective July 1, 2026. This elevation underscores the company’s continued focus on advancing energy technology through digital industrial transformation and accelerating growth in one of its key strategic markets.
Roshan will lead Schneider Electric’s Industrial Automation business in Greater India, driving the adoption of software-defined open automation, Industrial AI, and digital solutions. With a strong focus on customer-centric innovation and co-creation, he will combine industry expertise with digital capabilities to deliver flexible, interoperable solutions aligned with evolving needs, enabling a new layer of industrial and energy intelligence across systems and operations.
“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,” said Mr. Deepak Sharma, Zone President, Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India.
“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 this role, Roshan served as Director, EcoStruxure & Software Strategy at Schneider Electric, where he led enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and drove software-led growth. He has built and managed strategic P&Ls while advancing the integration of automation, software, and cybersecurity into cohesive business models, bringing a strong blend of digital strategy and business leadership.
During his tenure, Roshan has driven key initiatives, including establishing India’s first Innovation Hub. He has played a pivotal role in expanding Schneider Electric’s digital value propositions, enabling a shift from standalone products to integrated, system-level architectures aligned with modern industry needs.
“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,” said Roshan Varadarajan, Vice President, Industrial Automation, Greater India, Schneider Electric.
Before joining Schneider Electric, Roshan held roles at ABB and L&T across R&D, industrialization, business development, application engineering, and marketing, building strong cross-functional expertise and a customer-focused approach to growth.