Gurugram, Haryana, India, April 2025 — George Thomas has been appointed as Executive Vice President & Sales Head at Panasonic Electric Works, assuming leadership of national sales operations across the company’s electrical and lighting businesses. With a prolific career spanning over 26 years, George brings to the role a legacy of building high-performance teams, driving exponential business growth, and deepening market penetration across India’s dynamic electricals sector.
In his previous role as Executive Vice President & National Sales Head – Power Trade at Panasonic Life Solutions India, George was instrumental in scaling trade lighting operations to ₹3300 million, significantly enhancing profitability and retail outreach. Prior to that, he played a pivotal role in shaping the lighting trade channel at Philips Lighting, where he held multiple leadership positions including Director – Sales (Consumer Channel) and Product Management Lead (LED & Conventional Battens). His tenure at Philips was marked by award-winning sales performance, successful product innovation, and effective transition management during the formation of Philips Lighting India Ltd.
George’s professional journey has been defined by his ability to build scalable distribution frameworks, lead multi-region sales teams, and orchestrate impactful go-to-market strategies. From achieving consistent double-digit growth to driving LED adoption and channel engagement, his accomplishments have consistently delivered business transformation across large-scale enterprises.
At Panasonic Electric Works, George is set to lead with a strong focus on expanding retail presence, enhancing customer experience, and enabling channel-led innovation. His inclusive and people-first leadership philosophy, coupled with deep industry knowledge, is expected to further consolidate Panasonic’s market leadership and foster long-term strategic partnerships.
About Panasonic Electric Works
Panasonic Electric Works specialises in innovative electrical equipment and digital technology solutions to improve people’s lives. Founded in Japan in 1918 as Matsushita Electric Appliance Works, the company began with lighting and wiring fixtures and today offers a diversified portfolio that includes advanced LED lighting, smart energy management systems, and digital infrastructure products.
The company operates across four key divisions: Lighting Business, Electrical Construction Materials Business, Sustainable Energy Business, and Solutions Engineering Business. Each division is committed to providing high-quality, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. With a century-long legacy of reliability and a forward-thinking approach to digital transformation, Panasonic Electric Works continues to shape the future of infrastructure with technology-driven innovation.
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