Ratnesh Pandey

Commander
DISC Type : D

Director & Head - Marketing and Communications, Lauritz Knudsen (formerly L&T Switchgear) at Schneider Electric

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Ratnesh Pandey is a marketing leader with approximately 15 years of experience in both B2B and B2C brand management. As the Director and Head of Marketing for Schneider Electric & Lauritz Knudsen, he focuses on brand strategy, digital transformation, and impactful marketing campaigns. He has completed executive leadership programs at INSEAD and HEC Paris.

Driven by his personal motto of "Passion and Intensity, " Ratnesh is a passionate public speaker and a marketing enthusiast. He appreciates the blend of art and industry, as demonstrated by a recent initiative to celebrate Indias traditional art forms in connection with the nations economy and energy sector.

He led one of the biggest brand migrations in the Indian electrical industry, transitioning L&T Switchgear to the Lauritz Knudsen brand after its acquisition by Schneider Electric.

Personality Overview

Impact-Driven

Risk-Taker

Strong-Willed

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  They are very proud of what they do. They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.

Topics They Care About

Brand Migration
He is leading the major strategic initiative to transition the L&T Switchgear brand to Lauritz Knudsen across India, the Middle East, and Africa.
Sustainability Marketing
Launched and heads "Green Yodha, " Schneider Electric's flagship sustainability program in India, aiming to build a community of environmentally conscious citizens and organizations.
Integrated Marketing
He has a proven track record of developing 360-degree marketing plans for diverse business segments, including consumer retail, home solutions, and energy management software.

Media Appearances

Mr. Ratnesh Pandey, Senior Manager, Marketing, Schneider Electric – Innovation Day Video. Featured in Facebook

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Work History

7-2024
Director & Head - Marketing and Communications, Lauritz Knudsen (formerly L&T Switchgear) at Schneider Electric
4-2023 - 7-2024
Senior General Manager, Marketing - Schneider Electric | L&T Electrical and Automation at Schneider Electric
4-2022 - 4-2023
GM - Marketing | Schneider Electric Home Solutions (B2C) and Sustainability Software Suite at Schneider Electric
4-2018 - 3-2022
Channels & Segment Marketing Leader - Energy Management Software, Building & Home Automation at Schneider Electric
10-2014 - 3-2018
Manager - Marketing, Building Automation and Software at Schneider Electric

Education

4-2024 - 9-2024
Leading Next Frontier - Program for top managers of Schneider Electric from HEC Paris
2020 - 2020
Transforming Leadership from INSEAD

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Insights For Selling To Ratnesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • When negotiating terms, help them build an impression that they are the ones calling the shots
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ratnesh is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ratnesh

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ratnesh move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Ratnesh take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Ratnesh

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