Panasonic India names K V S Sanjay to lead Solar and EV business

21 Apr 2025 CW Team

Panasonic Life Solutions India has appointed K V S Sanjay as Vice President and Head of its Solar and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Business. This move comes as the company sharpens its focus on clean energy solutions in India and global markets.

With over 25 years of experience in solar energy and telecom, Sanjay has led significant projects at firms including Reliance, Luminous, Tata, and Airtel. In his new role, he will steer the strategic growth of Panasonic’s solar and EV business, strengthen market presence, and forge key partnerships aligned with the company’s sustainability goals.

His appointment is timely, given India’s fast-growing renewable and electric mobility sectors. Sanjay’s leadership is expected to accelerate Panasonic’s ambitions in building a robust, future-ready energy portfolio.

Welcoming him to the team, the company stated, “We are delighted to have Sanjay on board. His deep industry knowledge and strategic vision will be key in scaling our solar and EV initiatives. We look forward to building a strong and future-ready energy portfolio under his leadership.”

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