Schneider Electric Elevates Ratnesh Pandey as Vice President, Marketing in India
Schneider Electric elevates Ratnesh Pandey as Vice President, Marketing. In his new role, Pandey will lead Schneider Electric India’s marketing agenda, overseeing brand strategy, integrated marketing, digital engagement, customer experience and commercial excellence. He will be responsible for strengthening the company’s market leadership and enhancing customer value creation as India accelerates its transition to a more digital, electric and sustainable future.
Commenting on the appointment, Deepak Sharma, Zone President, Greater India, Managing Director and CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “As Schneider Electric continues to advance energy technology for a more digital and sustainable future, marketing plays a critical role in shaping customer value, market leadership and business growth. Ratnesh brings a strong track record of building brands, driving transformation and translating business strategy into market impact. His leadership will help strengthen our customer connect and help us Advance Energy Tech across India.”
He brings more than 17 years of experience across brand management, digital transformation, strategic marketing and communications, including nearly 12 years within the Schneider Electric ecosystem.
Most recently, he served as Director and Head, Marketing and Communications, Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation, part of the Schneider Electric group in India. In this role, he led the successful migration and launch of the Lauritz Knudsen brand across India, the Middle East and Africa. He also expanded the brand’s visibility through large-scale consumer engagement platforms, including its association with Mumbai Indians as Principal Partner.
During his tenure at Schneider Electric, Pandey has led marketing initiatives across consumer and retail businesses, sustainability, energy management software, buildings, home automation and strategic growth programmes. His experience spans integrated B2B and B2C marketing, customer and channel engagement, brand transformation and the communication of technology-led value propositions.
Speaking on his elevation, Ratnesh Kumar Pandey, Vice President, Marketing, Schneider Electric India, said, “India’s growth story is being driven by electrification, digitalisation and sustainability, creating new opportunities for innovation and value creation. As we advance energy technology to help customers become more efficient, resilient and sustainable, our focus will be on building deeper engagement, stronger market relevance and measurable business outcomes. I look forward to driving the next phase of growth for Schneider Electric’s brand and business in India.”
Prior to Schneider Electric, Pandey held marketing and brand management roles at HCL Infosystems and Digitas India, working across the technology, financial services and consumer sectors. He has also completed executive leadership programmes at HEC Paris and INSEAD.
