Gautam Gaikwad has stepped into the role of General Manager – Segment at Schneider Electric, further extending his illustrious 21-year journey with the global energy management and automation leader. Based in Bengaluru, Gautam’s latest appointment, effective January 2025, underscores Schneider Electric’s continued commitment to innovation, digital transformation, and sustainability across its smart solution platforms.
In his new role, Gautam will spearhead strategic segment leadership for Schneider Electric, building on his deep-rooted expertise in connected technologies and energy-efficient solutions. Prior to this, he served as GM – Technology Adaptation Leader for over three years, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s digital roadmap and implementing smart, connected electronics and energy management systems. His efforts directly contributed to Schneider Electric’s growing leadership in the sustainability and digitalization space.
Over the years, Gautam has held various leadership roles within the organization, including GM – Technical Manager/R&D, where he was closely involved with Wiser India, the brand’s connected home platform. Under his guidance, Wiser India gained significant traction by transforming traditional homes into intelligent spaces, delivering comfort, convenience, and energy savings via IoT-enabled solutions that integrate with voice assistants and mobile applications.
Prior to joining Schneider Electric in 2004, Gautam built his early foundation in product design and electronics development at Technicolor Group (formerly Thomson Consumer Electronics) and Videocon Industries Ltd. His career spans across innovation-driven roles, reflecting strong capabilities in product development, architecture design, stakeholder collaboration, and agile leadership.
With a strong focus on smart energy solutions, sustainability, and digital transformation, Gautam Gaikwad’s elevation to Segment GM is a strategic move by Schneider Electric. His vision and technical leadership are poised to advance the company’s mission of creating a more connected, efficient, and sustainable world.