Schindler has announced the appointment of Nitin Chalke as the president and CEO for India and South Asia. As per the company, Chalke has rejoined Schindler after over a decade at Eaton.
Additionally, Chalke has assumed his role and will be headquartered at the Schindler India head office in Mumbai.
Talking about the appointment, Nitin Chalke, president and CEO – India and South Asia, Schindler, said, “I am excited to rejoin Schindler and contribute to its ongoing success. The brand is not only well-known but also respected and valued in the industry and beyond. In a short span of time, the company has strengthened its manufacturing footprint and Global Innovation centre and expanded its geographical presence in the country with a robust, digitally connected elevator and escalator portfolio.”
Moreover, Chalke’s corporate journey demonstrates a senior leadership experience in diverse industries and different geographies. At Eaton, he assumed various leadership roles, such as country manager-India, president Asia Pacific – Hydraulics and Vehicles Group, and as president-North America: Global Energy Infrastructure Solutions.
Prior to joining Eaton, Chalke has spent a decade of his career with Schindler India, where he played various roles of increasing responsibility. His last role at Schindler was director of field operations. He will now leverage his wealth of global experience to steer the company towards continued success.