Schneider Electric has elevated Ratnesh Pandey to Vice President, Marketing, Schneider Electric India, effective August 1, 2026. In his new role, Pandey will lead the company’s marketing agenda across brand strategy, integrated marketing, digital engagement, customer experience and commercial excellence.
Pandey brings more than 17 years of experience spanning 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, where he led the brand’s migration and launch across India, the Middle East and Africa.
During his tenure with Schneider Electric, Pandey has worked across consumer and retail businesses, sustainability, energy management software, buildings, home automation and strategic growth programmes. Prior to joining Schneider Electric, he held marketing and brand management roles at HCL Infosystems and Digitas India, working across technology, financial services and consumer sectors.
Commenting on the appointment, Deepak Sharma, Zone President, Greater India, Managing Director and CEO, Schneider Electric India, said Pandey’s track record of building brands, driving transformation and translating business strategy into market impact will help strengthen customer engagement and market leadership.
Pandey said his focus will be on building deeper customer engagement, stronger market relevance and measurable business outcomes as India’s growth continues to be shaped by electrification, digitalisation and sustainability.
He has also completed executive leadership programmes at HEC Paris and INSEAD.