Manish Khandelwal is the managing director of India for Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions.

In this strategic role, Khandelwal is responsible for driving profitable growth and operational excellence of Ecolab’s businesses in India.

Before joining Ecolab, Khandelwal spent 19 years at Schneider Electric, a global powerhouse in energy management and automation. Throughout his tenure, he held various leadership positions in Sales and Marketing, where he championed initiatives, such as developing a Digital Ecosystem and orchestrating the ONE Enterprise Solution Organization. He played a pivotal role in establishing Schneider’s Retail Business in India and conceptualized the “India 4 India” solutions. Additionally, Khandelwal was instrumental in multiple M&A endeavors, including the acquisitions of L&T Electrical Division and Conzerv, as well as contributing to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Khandelwal is recognized for his ability to drive transformative change and his passionate leadership style. Prior to his impactful journey at Schneider Electric, he gained valuable experience with esteemed companies like Larsen & Toubro and Hager.

Khandelwal holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Varanasi and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (distance learning) from Symbiosis Institute, Pune