Schneider Electric has announced the appointment of Sumati Sahgal as Vice President – Secure Power & Data Centres, Greater India Zone. In her new role, Ms. Sahgal will lead the company’s Secure Power and Data Centre business across the region, overseeing overall business performance, strategic execution, and customer experience.
This leadership move underscores Schneider Electric’s focus on strengthening its leadership pipeline and empowering experienced professionals to drive growth across strategic business areas. It also reinforces India’s growing importance as a key hub for digital infrastructure, innovation, and sustainable energy transformation within the company’s global vision.
As Vice President, Ms. Sahgal will be responsible for accelerating growth across Schneider Electric’s Secure Power and Data Centre portfolio, including data centres and other critical infrastructure.
Her priorities will include driving momentum in the cloud and service provider segment, positioning Schneider Electric as a leader in AI-ready infrastructure, and advancing the company’s specialist model from sales to delivery and services. She will also spearhead go-to-market initiatives, strengthen strategic customer engagement, and foster collaboration across partner ecosystems.
Before this elevation, Ms. Sumati Sahgal served as VP – Home Solutions for Schneider Electric India, where she led the Homes & Distribution division for the Greater India Zone. During her tenure, she championed portfolio innovation, led a major go-to-market transformation, and built a strong brand presence in the fast-evolving Indian consumer segment.
With over two decades of leadership experience across technology and telecommunications, Ms. Sahgal brings a proven track record in P&L management, business transformation, and customer-centric growth.
She holds an MBA in Marketing from the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Delhi.
Leadership Comments
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 am excited 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.”
