Chandrakant Chauhan has stepped into the role of IT Infrastructure – APAC Head at Legrand Group, bringing with him nearly two decades of rich expertise in IT infrastructure management, information security, and digital transformation. Based in Mumbai, he will be responsible for driving Legrand’s IT infrastructure strategy and strengthening the company’s technology landscape across the Asia-Pacific region.
Prior to joining Legrand, Chandrakant had an impressive 17-year tenure with Panasonic Life Solutions India (Group of Panasonic companies), where he served as IT Infra and Security Head (DGM-IT). In this role, he partnered closely with the CIO to align IT strategy with business goals, managed a budget of over ₹100 Cr, and led enterprise-wide IT governance, cybersecurity, and infrastructure initiatives. His leadership was instrumental in driving operational excellence, ensuring compliance, and executing IT projects worth over $1.8 million.
Chandrakant’s career journey also includes pivotal roles at Spanco Telesystem and Solution, Sun Pharma, and Sify Solutions, where he delivered impactful IT infrastructure projects across global locations, enhanced network reliability, and executed large-scale data center and wireless network implementations.
With his proven ability to build resilient IT ecosystems, lead transformation initiatives, and deliver value-driven technology strategies, Chandrakant is well-positioned to accelerate Legrand’s IT vision across the APAC region.