Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Anshum Jain as the Vice President of its Global Supply Chain, Greater India. In his role, Jain will focus on driving the performance of the Global Supply Chain vertical in the country and building supply chain capabilities in India in a synergistic way. He will be part of a supply chain council that will focus on creating a strong supply chain ecosystem in the country to meet the growth aspirations of both domestic and international markets.

An alumnus of NIT Nagpur, Jain studied mechanical engineering, and later obtained his Masters in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, as well as a Masters in Business Administration from Wayne State University. With 27 years of domestic and international experience in managing all aspects of manufacturing, operations, and supply chain, he has navigated the complexities of global operations, international markets, and diverse business environments.

Before joining Schneider Electric, Jain held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Daimler India Commercial Vehicles. His prior roles include positions at esteemed organizations such as Bosch (India), Cummins (US), MTU Detroit Diesel (US), and Terex (India). Additionally, he served as the COO for seven years at John Deere (India).

Deepak Sharma, Zone President, MD & CEO, Schneider Electric, Greater India, stated, “I am pleased to welcome Anshum to Schneider Electric India as our new VP of Global Supply Chain. Jain brings extensive knowledge in the domain and will play a key role in driving our growth strategy in India and across the globe. His expertise will be invaluable as we continue to innovate, deliver sustainable solutions, and provide exceptional value to our customers. India is one of the 4 global hubs for Schneider Electric for Manufacturing, People, R&D, and Innovation. We are steadfast in our commitment to ‘Make in India’ for India and the globe, making the country a global hub for exports.”

On joining, Jain commented, “I am thrilled to be a part of Schneider Electric, a company that is incredibly passionate about innovation and sustainability. I am eager to collaborate with the talented team here and to apply my experience to enhance supply chain practices, help the division achieve its strategic goals, and further solidify its position as a global leader.” 

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