Schneider Electric has named Bhavna Verma as Vice President – Strategy and M&A for its Greater India operations. She steps into the role previously held by Damini Chaudhari, who has transitioned to Vice President – Services.
Verma’s appointment marks her return to Schneider Electric, where she earlier contributed as Exports Director in the M&A Integration Office and held pivotal roles in Strategy and Sales Excellence. Her rejoining reinforces the company’s commitment to strengthening its leadership capabilities and ensuring smooth succession planning in key strategic areas.
Announcing the appointment, 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.”
Sharing her excitement about the new role, Bhavna 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 this position, Verma will oversee Corporate Strategy, Software Strategy, Sales Excellence, and CSR for the Greater India zone. She will be instrumental in shaping and executing the organisation’s medium- and long-term strategic plans.
With over 17 years of leadership experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, M&A, and marketing, Verma has a proven track record of driving both organic and inorganic growth strategies. Her career spans roles at Cargill, Honeywell, EY, and Schneider Electric. Most recently, she led strategy, category marketing, and product management for Cargill’s Food Solutions business.
The appointment reinforces Schneider Electric’s focus on strengthening its strategic leadership in the Greater India region, which continues to be a significant growth market for the company globally.
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