CEO & Board of Directors
Leadership perspectives: A conversation with Anil Chaudhry
Heidrick & Struggles’ Suresh Raina & Deepti Agarwal speak with Anil Chaudhry about effective board leadership and find out what it takes for Indian companies to succeed on a global stage.
October 19, 2026
15m to watch
Anil Chaudhry is a board director and senior advisor who previously served as managing director & CEO of Schneider Electric India. During his tenure, he led the company’s growth in India, including through several acquisitions, before moving into a corporate leadership role at Schneider Electric’s global headquarters. Following his executive career, Anil transitioned to board leadership and has since taken on non-executive director roles across a diverse range of companies. His board experience spans consumer, pharmaceutical and industrial sectors, supporting large companies, mid-sized businesses and start-ups.
In this interview with Anil Chaudhry, he discusses the importance of sustained commitment, locally tailored strategies, and empowered leadership. He explores how boards can embrace ideas from younger talent, challenge proposals constructively, and balance innovation with capital allocation. The conversation also examines the board’s role in succession planning, leadership development, and building digital and AI capabilities to strengthen management teams and create long-term value for companies and their stakeholders.
