Schneider Electric, an energy management and automation firm, has appointed Jai Sharma as chief financial officer (CFO) for its Greater India Zone. Sharma is succeeding Preeti Gupta Mohanty, who is set to take over as senior vice president – finance, international operations, Schneider Electric.

Sharma has 18 years of experience across financial leadership roles encompassing strategic planning, management accounting, mergers & acquisitions, and working capital management. During his 11 years at Schneider Electric, he has held several key positions in business finance, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and merger integration.