Schneider Electric has announced the elevation of Sumati Sahgal to the role of Vice President – Secure Power and Data Centres for the Greater India Zone. In this position, she will oversee the company’s Secure Power and Data Centre business, with full responsibility for driving business performance, executing strategic initiatives, and enhancing customer engagement across the region.
This leadership transition reflects Schneider Electric’s continued investment in strengthening its leadership capabilities and advancing internal talent into key strategic roles. It also underscores the company’s focus on India as a critical market for digital infrastructure growth and sustainable energy transformation.
Deepak Sharma, Zone President, Greater India, and Managing Director and CEO of Schneider Electric India, highlighted Ms Sahgal’s extensive experience and leadership capabilities. He noted that her cross-industry expertise and ability to drive transformation will play a vital role in expanding the company’s Secure Power and Data Centre ecosystem. Her priorities will include accelerating growth in the cloud and service provider segment, expanding enterprise engagement, and strengthening partnerships across the ecosystem.
Sumati Sahgal expressed enthusiasm about taking on the role at a time when rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and digital technologies are increasing demand for resilient and efficient data centre infrastructure. She emphasized the importance of delivering integrated solutions that combine reliable power, efficient cooling, and intelligent systems to support scalable and sustainable digital environments.
The company’s comprehensive “Grid to Chip” and “Chip to Chiller” portfolio, supported by advanced software and services, will remain central to this approach. In her new role, Ms Sahgal will focus on driving profitable growth across the Secure Power and Data Centre portfolio, including critical infrastructure segments. She will also work toward positioning Schneider Electric as a leader in AI-ready infrastructure by strengthening go-to-market strategies, enhancing customer engagement, and expanding partner collaborations.
Prior to this appointment, Ms Sahgal served as Vice President – Home Solutions at Schneider Electric India, where she led the Homes and Distribution division. She played a key role in driving portfolio innovation, strengthening go-to-market strategies, and building a strong consumer brand presence in a rapidly evolving market.
With over two decades of experience across technology and telecommunications, Ms Sahgal brings deep expertise in business transformation, P&L management, and customer-focused growth. She holds an MBA in Marketing from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Delhi. This appointment reinforces Schneider Electric’s commitment to innovation, leadership development, and advancing India’s role in the global digital and energy ecosystem.
Schneider Electric is a global energy technology company focused on advancing sustainability and efficiency through electrification, automation, and digital innovation. The company develops technologies used in buildings, industrial facilities, data centres, infrastructure systems, and power grids worldwide.
Schneider Electric has a long-standing presence in India, with multiple manufacturing facilities, research and development centres, and a strong ecosystem of partners and suppliers. The company has consistently increased localisation levels to better serve domestic demand and enhance export competitiveness.
