Strengthening financial leadership to drive growth and sustainability across India’s energy and automation sectors
GURUGRAM, INDIA — Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, has appointed Jai Sharma as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Greater India Zone. Sharma succeeds Preeti Gupta Mohanty, who will take on the role of Senior Vice President – Finance, International Operations.
Bringing 18 years of financial leadership experience, including 11 years at this company, Sharma has played a key role in business finance, FP&A, and merger integration. He has also held leadership positions at Tata Teleservices. As CFO, Sharma will focus on strengthening financial strategy, enhancing operational excellence, and supporting Schneider Electric’s ambitious growth agenda in India.
Deepak Sharma, Zone President, Greater India, said: “Jai’s journey within Schneider Electric reflects our people-centric culture and growth mindset. Under his leadership, we will continue to strengthen financial resilience, accelerate business growth, and drive sustainable profitability.”
Sharma added: “In a market central to Schneider Electric’s global vision, I look forward to working with our talented teams to deliver operational excellence, enhance resilience, and contribute to a sustainable and digital future.”
About Schneider Electric:
Schneider Electric empowers individuals and organizations to maximize energy and resource efficiency. As a global leader in electrification, automation, and digitization, the company provides AI-enabled IoT solutions, connected products, and services to industries, infrastructure, data centers, buildings, and homes worldwide. With 150,000 colleagues and over a million partners across 100+ countries, it drives sustainability and efficiency across its ecosystem.
