Manish Sharma
Chairman, Panasonic Life Solutions India and SA
Mr. Manish Sharma is the Chairman of Panasonic Life Solutions India & South Asia overseeing the growth and development of the company in the region. In his existing role, Mr. Sharma is responsible for driving profitable growth along with strategic planning and business development for all Panasonic businesses in India covering consumer durables, appliances, electrical products & wiring devices, and enterprise & manufacturing solutions. He is also responsible for steering operations in India and South Asia and propelling business growth across the B2C, B2B, and B2G segments. Mr. Sharma was the first Indian and the youngest leader to become an Executive Officer at Panasonic Corporation.
Beginning with engineering and research assignments, his career of more than two decades has spanned from hands-on operations to strategic product and business planning in various electronic majors like LG Hotline, Samsung India, and Haier India.
Mr. Sharma has also represented CEAMA (Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association) and held the position of President from 2014-18. Currently, he is the Chairperson of the FICCI Electronics & white goods committee and has been instrumental in steering the industry to greater heights, making it more vibrant and progressive. He also leads the FICCI Energy Storage Committee and is Co-Chair for Indo-Taiwan Business Cooperation Committee. Recently, he has been inducted into the Steering Committee for Advancing Local Value-Add and Exports (SCALE Committee) formed under the aegis of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
Mr. Sharma holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Apart from his interest in his work, he loves spending time with family and catching-up with friends.