Schneider Electric Appoints Arvind Kakru As Vice President of Industrial Automation

Schneider Electric has appointed Arvind Kakru as the Vice President of Industrial Automation for Greater India Zone. According to a media statement by Schneider. Arvind has over 28 years of extensive experience, having demonstrated strong fiscal, strategic, and operational leadership throughout his career. At Schneider Electric, he will lead the Industrial Automation, Process Automation, and Controls & Automation businesses, working closely with the Line of Business heads, Commercial & Strategic Segments team, and International Operations Teams. He will be responsible for driving market share expansion and identifying new growth opportunities.

Before joining Schneider Electric, Arvind held pivotal roles at esteemed organizations like Rockwell Automation and GE. He holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from NIT, Durgapur. At Schneider Electric, he will be based out of the Gurgaon office and will report directly to Deepak Sharma, Zone President- Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, and be part of the India Management Team.

Speaking on this announcement, Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “I am delighted to welcome Arvind as the new Vice President of Industrial Automation at Schneider Electric India. His rich experience would play a pivotal role in scaling Schneider Electric’s Industrial Automation business to greater heights. Arvind’s inclusion to the Greater India Management team would help us explore new opportunities, expand our business, and foster innovation.”

Arvind Kakru, VP- Industrial Automation, Greater India, said, “I am excited to join Schneider Electric India at such a transformative juncture. It’s truly captivating to witness the company’s dedication to empowering customers with innovative automation and digital solutions that enhance efficiency and promote sustainability. I am also looking forward to collaborating with the talented teams and leveraging our collective strengths to deliver innovative solutions and drive value for our customers across the region.”

Recently, Schneider Electric, a digital energy and automation manager company announced its investment in a portfolio of Texas-based clean energy projects. Through this, it utilized a Tax Credit Transfer Agreement (TCTA) for solar and battery storage systems developed, built, and operated by ENGIE North America (ENGIE).