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Prashant Chandanapurkar is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in corporate planning, strategy, and product management. Currently serving as the Senior General Manager of the Innovation Lab at Schneider Electric since March 2021, Prashant focuses on advanced sectors including paints and coatings, plastic recycling, ammonia, green hydrogen, and desalination. Prior roles include Associate Product Director at HCL Technologies, where Prashant worked on IP-driven software products and managed product strategies, and Sr. Program Manager handling design and manufacturing solutions. Prashant's career began at Videocon International Limited in product management for consumer electronics, which progressed through various leadership positions at Cummins Inc. and Praj Industries, emphasizing market assessment, business model development, and strategic partnerships. Prashant holds an MBA in Marketing and Operations from Pune University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.