Pandey will lead brand strategy, integrated marketing, digital engagement and customer experience after nearly 12 years within the Schneider Electric ecosystem
BestMediaInfo Bureau10 Aug 2026
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New Delhi: Schneider Electric elevated Ratnesh Pandey as Vice President, Marketing, Schneider Electric India, effective August 1, 2026.
In the new role, Pandey will lead the company’s marketing function in India, covering brand strategy, integrated marketing, digital engagement, customer experience and commercial excellence.
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.”
Pandey 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.
Before the elevation, he served as Director and Head, Marketing and Communications at Lauritz Knudsen Electrical and Automation, part of the Schneider Electric group in India.
In that role, he led the migration and launch of the Lauritz Knudsen brand across India, the Middle East and Africa. His responsibilities also included consumer engagement initiatives, including the brand’s association with Mumbai Indians as Principal Partner.
During his tenure at Schneider Electric, Pandey worked across marketing mandates involving consumer and retail businesses, sustainability, energy management software, buildings, home automation and strategic growth programmes. His experience covered B2B and B2C marketing, customer and channel engagement and brand transformation.
Ratnesh Kumar Pandey, Vice President, Marketing, Schneider Electric India, said, “India’s growth story is being driven by electrification, digitalization 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.”
Before joining Schneider Electric, Pandey worked in marketing and brand management roles at HCL Infosystems and Digitas India across the technology, financial services and consumer sectors.
He also completed executive leadership programmes at HEC Paris and INSEAD.
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