Mumbai: Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Arvind Melagani as Vice President – General Counsel, Greater India Territory. In his new role, he will lead the legal and company secretarial teams across the Greater India territory and collaborate closely with the India Management Team.
This appointment underscores Schneider Electric’s commitment to strengthening its leadership team in India while reinforcing sound governance, regulatory compliance, and strategic legal guidance across one of its fastest-growing markets. Mr. Melagani will be based at Schneider Electric’s Avinya Campus in Bengaluru.
Congratulating Arvind on his appointment, Deepak Sharma, Zone President – Greater India and MD & CEO, Schneider Electric India, said, “Arvind’s appointment comes at an exciting time in Schneider Electric’s journey in India, where we continue to expand our role as a partner in the country’s digital and sustainable transformation. I am confident that his extensive legal and governance expertise will further strengthen the foundations that enable responsible growth, innovation, and long-term value creation.”
Melagani brings over 23 years of experience in legal, regulatory, and governance operations. Prior to joining Schneider Electric, he served as Vice President and General Counsel at Bosch Group, India and Robert Bosch GmbH, overseeing legal and company secretarial functions across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. Earlier in his career, he worked with Jurisperitus Law Firm, specializing in capital markets, M&A, project finance, and corporate advisory, and also practiced civil and commercial litigation before the Supreme Court of India.
Expressing his excitement on joining Schneider Electric, Arvind Melagani said, “It’s an honor to take on this responsibility at such a pivotal time in Schneider Electric’s journey in India. I am committed to enabling responsible growth, fostering trust, and strengthening governance as a strategic advantage. My vision is to build a legal function that partners with the business in driving innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability, while upholding the highest standards of integrity and governance. Together with our talented teams, I look forward to shaping a resilient legal and governance framework that supports Schneider Electric’s ambition of being a trusted leader in India’s energy and digital future.”
A Member of the Bar Council of India, Melagani is also a Qualified Independent Director from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs and a Certified Coach from the Coaching Federation of India. He holds an MBA in Applied Finance from NMIMS, Mumbai.
