Schneider Electric Appoints Jai Sharma As CFO For Greater India Zone

• 03 Sep 2025
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Schneider Electric has appointed Jai Sharma as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Greater India Zone. He succeeds Preeti Gupta Mohanty, who has taken over as Senior Vice President, Finance, International Operations at Schneider Electric.

The company said the transition is part of its focus on leadership continuity and providing opportunities for employees to take on expanded responsibilities.

Congratulating Sharma on his new role, Deepak Sharma, Zone President, Greater India and MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, says, “At Schneider Electric, we take pride in being a people-centric company with a strong growth mindset, where internal talent is encouraged to take on bigger responsibilities. Jai’s journey within Schneider Electric is a clear reflection of this culture, just as Preeti’s transition from a leadership role in India to International Operations demonstrates how India continues to serve as a key talent hub for the company. I am confident that under Jai’s leadership, we will further strengthen our financial resilience, accelerate business growth, and shape a long-term strategy to drive sustainable & profitable growth.”

On his appointment, Jai Sharma expresses, “I am truly honoured to take on the role of CFO for the Greater India Zone and to succeed Preeti Gupta Mohanty, whose leadership has been instrumental in shaping a strong financial foundation for our operations. As we build on this legacy, my focus will be on strengthening our financial strategy to support Schneider Electric’s ambitious growth agenda in India. In a market that is central to the company’s global vision, I look forward to working closely with our talented teams to drive operational excellence, enhance business resilience, and contribute meaningfully to our mission of enabling a more digital and sustainable future.”

Sharma has nearly 18 years of experience in financial leadership roles, including strategic planning, management accounting, mergers and acquisitions, and working capital management. He has been with Schneider Electric for 11 years, during which he has held positions in Business Finance, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), and Merger Integration. Most recently, he served as Business Finance Head, India, leading the company’s FP&A function.

Before joining Schneider Electric, Sharma worked with Tata Teleservices for nearly six years in Financial Planning & Analysis roles. A Chartered Accountant, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Delhi University.