Schneider Electric has appointed Roshan Varadarajan as Vice President – Industrial Automation, Greater India, with effect from July 1, 2026. The leadership transition reflects the company’s continued emphasis on accelerating industrial digitalization, expanding software-driven automation, and strengthening its position in one of its most important growth markets.
In his new role, Mr Roshan will head Schneider Electric’s Industrial Automation business across Greater India, leading initiatives focused on software-defined open automation, Industrial Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced digital technologies. He will work closely with customers and industry partners to deliver flexible, interoperable automation solutions that improve operational efficiency while supporting the growing convergence of automation, electrification and digital technologies.
The appointment comes as manufacturers increasingly adopt intelligent technologies to modernize operations, improve productivity and build more resilient industrial ecosystems. Schneider Electric is expanding its focus on digital innovation to help industries respond to evolving business requirements through connected and data-driven automation platforms.
Commenting on the appointment, Deepak Sharma, Zone President, Greater India, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric India, said industries are entering a new phase where automation is increasingly shaped by software, intelligence and changing customer expectations. He noted that Roshan’s strong strategic capabilities, combined with his experience in digital transformation and industrial technologies, will help strengthen the company’s customer-centric approach while driving the adoption of open and flexible automation solutions across the Indian market.
Before assuming his new responsibilities, Mr Roshan served as Director – EcoStruxure and Software Strategy at Schneider Electric. During his tenure, he led several enterprise-wide transformation programmes and played a significant role in expanding the company’s software-led business strategy. He was instrumental in integrating automation, software and cybersecurity into unified digital solutions while also establishing Schneider Electric’s first Innovation Hub in India. His work helped accelerate the company’s transition from product-centric offerings to integrated industrial architectures designed for modern manufacturing environments.
Speaking on his new role, Roshan Varadarajan said industrial transformation is progressing at a pace that demands a fresh approach to automation architecture. He added that software-defined and open automation offers industries greater flexibility, scalability and interoperability. He expressed his commitment to working closely with customers and ecosystem partners to develop solutions that address evolving operational requirements while supporting long-term digital transformation.
Prior to joining Schneider Electric, Roshan held leadership positions at ABB and Larsen & Toubro, gaining extensive experience across research and development, industrialization, application engineering, business development and marketing. With this leadership appointment, Schneider Electric aims to further strengthen its Industrial Automation business in India by accelerating innovation, advancing digital manufacturing capabilities and enabling industries to adopt intelligent, connected and future-ready technologies that support sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Globally, Schneider Electric operates in more than 100 countries with a network of over 160,000 employees and one million partners. Its portfolio includes intelligent electrical systems, software-defined automation architectures, digital services, and sustainability-focused advisory solutions.
