Anil Chaudhry, Managing Director & Country President, Schneider Electric India receives the highest French civilian award, Legion of Honour

 

Saurabh Shrivastava Tennews

New Delhi, Tuesday, April 19, 2016: With great pride and delight, Schneider Electric India, the

global specialist in energy management and automation today announced that France’s highest

civilian award, the Legion of Honour, was received by Mr. Anil Chaudhry, MD & Country

President, Schneider Electric India. This award is given in recognition of outstanding

contributions to French society over the course of a minimum of 20 years of one’s professional

career.  This is an outstanding public recognition of the accomplishments of a civilian.

The award was conferred upon Mr Chaudhry by Ambassador of France to India, H.E. Mr

François Richier, during a ceremony held on Monday, April 18, at the Residence of France, New

Delhi. Along with the Ambassador, the evening was graced by officers of French Embassy and

administration officials within the Government of India, members of India Inc. and Mr.

Chaudhry’s family, and colleagues.

The distinguished award, Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour),

was presented to Mr. Anil Chaudhry for his significant and commendable contribution towards

strengthening Indo-French relations through his association with French organizations since the

beginning of his career. Working for over three decades for French business interest in India

and in the world, Mr. Chaudhry has created a significant body of work in the field of

infrastructural development, climate change, Indo French economic relations, access to energy

and skill development.

Receiving the award Mr. Anil Chaudhry, MD & Country President, Schneider Electric India

said, “It is with great honor that I receive this profound recognition given to me by the French

Embassy today. The distinguished history of this award, and its long list of eminent awardees

leave me humbled and tremendously inspired to live up to the noble principles this award

represents.” He further added “I take this opportunity to thank all the people in my life,

without whom this achievement may not have been possible. A special thanks to my wife

Suman, My daughters, my parents, extended family, friends and my entire Schneider Electric

team, business partners as well as colleagues from previous organizations for their constant

support at all times. I consider this award as a responsibility given to me to vanguard our

countries’ great alliance and tirelessly work towards further strengthen this Indo French

alliance in all possible ways.”

Presenting the award, Ambassador François Richier said, “I am truly delighted to bestow this

award on Mr Anil Chaudhry, whose remarkable acumen and vision has contributed significantly

to boosting French business in India in areas essential for a country’s economic development.

As the helmsman of Schneider, he has long been promoting “Make in India” and skill

development – two major initiatives outlined by the Indian government – thus forging enduring

ties between France and India.”

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