Gurugram, Haryana, India, November 2025 — Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Limited has announced a leadership transition, with Mr. Manish Sharma, Chairman & ESGO, moving on from his role after an impactful 17-year journey with the organization. Mr. Tadashi Chiba, MD & CEO, Panasonic Life Solutions India, will continue to lead the company’s India business, ensuring strategic continuity and organizational stability during this transition phase.
Over nearly two decades, Manish Sharma has played a pivotal role in shaping Panasonic’s presence in India — from scaling operations and strengthening local manufacturing capabilities to championing innovation, sustainability, and a purpose-driven culture. Looking back, he shared, “It is with immense pride and gratitude that I look back at Panasonic’s evolution—from strengthening local operations to becoming a trusted and diversified partner that touches millions of lives. I feel privileged to have led such a talented team and am confident that the company is well-positioned for the future under Tadashi Chiba’s leadership.”
Expressing the organization’s appreciation, Masahiro Shinada, President & CEO, Panasonic Corporation, acknowledged Sharma’s contribution to establishing India as a strategic manufacturing and innovation hub for the Group. Sharma’s leadership extended beyond Panasonic, playing a defining role in shaping India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem through active participation in FICCI, CEAMA, and several government-led initiatives.
In the next phase, Tadashi Chiba will continue to steer Panasonic Life Solutions India’s growth strategy, strengthening customer-centric innovation, expanding the company’s integrated solutions portfolio, and advancing sustainability priorities aligned with Panasonic’s global vision.
In his current role as MD & CEO of Panasonic Life Solutions India and Panasonic India, Tadashi Chiba has been leading the company’s India operations since 2023, focusing on business transformation, market expansion, and operational excellence.
Prior to this, he served as Business Head, Cold Chain Solutions Division at Panasonic Corporation in Tokyo, where he was responsible for driving the division’s global growth strategy, technology modernization, and market penetration across various regions.
Earlier roles across Panasonic’s global operations shaped his expertise in business development, product strategy, and cross-market integration—capabilities that now continue to guide Panasonic Life Solutions India through its next stage of growth.
About Panasonic Life Solutions India Private Limited
Panasonic Life Solutions India Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Anchor Electricals Pvt. Ltd.) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Panasonic Holdings Corporation, Japan, and is a leader in India’s Electrical Construction Material sector. With a strong portfolio spanning Wiring Devices, Switchgear, Wires & Cables, Solar Solutions, Lighting, IoT & Home Automation, IAQ, Water Heaters, EV Infrastructure, and Housing Solutions, the company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the country. Headquartered in India with 29 offices, a dedicated R&D center in Bangalore, and 7 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, the company employs over 10,000 professionals and continues to be recognized as one of India’s most trusted electrical solutions brands.
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