Schneider Electric has announced the appointment of Anil Chaudhry as the Managing Director and Country President, Schneider Electric India as of 1st March 2013. Chaudhry succeeds Olivier Blum who has now completed his five year tenure as Country President, India and has been appointed Executive Vice President, in charge of the global Retail Division.
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Anil Chaudhry brings a wealth of knowledge with an extensive 30 years of experience in Energy sector. He was previously leading the Global Sales Organization of Infrastructure Business in Paris. He joined Schneider Electric in June 2010 after the acquisition of Areva T&D and since then has held important leadership positions in general management, sales, business development and strategy, P&L and project management, design and engineering in France and India. He has been responsible for driving and developing Engineering Back Office and R&D Centre to support worldwide operations. Prior to joining Schneider Electric, Mr. Anil Chaudhry served as Regional VP for Areva Automation Business in India till June 2007, before he moved to France.
Anil Chaudhry, Managing Director and Country President, Schneider Electric Indiasaid, “I am equally pleased to be taking on the new role of Country President and Managing Director, Schneider Electric India. It’s a vibrant opportunity and I’m looking forward to guiding the company in alignment with the synergies and vision of the Schneider Electric Group. The energy efficiency and energy management domains are witnessing new momentum with everything becoming monitored, controlled and more efficient. I intend to work closely with stakeholders within and outside to help continue the growth momentum of Schneider Electric India in the incredibly dynamic and important market that India is.”
