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Prashant Chandanapurkar is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in innovation and corporate strategy across various industries. Currently serving as Sr. General Manager at Schneider Electric's Innovation Lab since March 2021, Prashant focuses on advanced sectors including paints and coatings, plastic recycling, ammonia, green hydrogen, and desalination. Prior to this role, Prashant spent over a decade at HCL Technologies, holding positions such as Associate Product Director and Sr. Program Manager, where responsibilities included managing product lines and implementing technology solutions. Experience also includes roles in corporate planning and strategy at Praj Industries and Cummins Inc., alongside product management at Videocon International Limited. Prashant holds an MBA in Marketing and Operations from Pune University and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.