Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has promoted Sumati Sahgal to Vice President – Secure Power & Data Centres for the Greater India Zone. In her new role, she will oversee the company’s Secure Power and data centre operations across the region, taking full responsibility for business performance, strategy execution, and customer experience.
This promotion highlights Schneider Electric’s focus on building strong leadership and expanding the roles of experienced professionals in key growth areas. It also reflects the company’s commitment to developing internal talent while strengthening India’s position as a major hub for digital infrastructure, innovation, and sustainable energy solutions.
Congratulating Ms. Sahgal on her appointment, Deepak Sharma, Zone President Greater India and MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “Sumati brings extensive cross-industry expertise and a proven ability to drive business transformation and deliver customer value. Her strategic vision and leadership will further strengthen our Secure Power and Data Centre ecosystem as India accelerates its digital and energy transition. She will focus on driving hyper growth in the Cloud and Service Provider segment, expanding Enterprise channels, and reinforcing Schneider’s leadership through strategic customer and channel partner engagement.”
Expressing her enthusiasm for the new role, Ms. Sumati said, “ I amexcited to take on this role at a time when AI and digital technologies are rapidly increasing the demand for robust data centre infrastructure. Our focus will be on delivering resilient power, efficient cooling, and intelligent infrastructure solutions that empower customers to build scalable, sustainable, and high-performance digital ecosystems. We aim to facilitate an end-to-end specialist model for our customers, leveraging our comprehensive Grid to Chip and Chip to Chiller portfolio, fully supported by advanced software and services solutions.”
In her new role, Ms. Sahgal will focus on driving profitable growth across Schneider Electric’s Secure Power and Data Centre portfolio, including data centres and other critical infrastructure. She will also work towards accelerating growth in the cloud and service provider segment and positioning Schneider Electric as a leader in AI-ready infrastructure. Her mandate will include deploying Schneider Electric’s end-to-end specialist model—from sales to delivery and services—while strengthening go-to-market strategies, strategic customer engagement, and collaboration across partner ecosystems.
Prior to this elevation, Ms. Sahgal served as Vice President – Home Solutions, Schneider Electric India, where she led the Homes & Distribution division for the Greater India Zone where she has led portfolio innovation, go‑to‑market transformation and built a strong brand foundation in the consumer mind in the fast‑evolving Indian market.
Ms. Sahgal brings over 20 years of leadership experience across the technology and telecommunications sectors, with a strong track record in P&L ownership, business transformation, and customer-centric growth. She holds an MBA in Marketing from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Delhi.
