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Tony Berland takes reins at Legrand India

He has been associated with the company for over a period of 28 years

Legrand, a global specialist in the electrical and digital building infrastructure, has appointed Tony Berland as the CEO and MD for Legrand Group in India. Berland takes over reins from Thuard, and will be responsible for strengthening India as a strong base for business operations making Legrand the industry leader in the domain of electrical and digital infrastructure.

Berland has thirty years of experience working in the international electrical industry, He is associated with Legrand Group for over a period of 28 years. He was responsible for leading Legrand operations across markets like Europe, South East Asia, New Zealand and Australia. Tony has driven strategy-oriented growth across different geographies.

Jean-Luc Cartet, executive VP Asia-Pacific Middle East Africa South America, said, “Tony is a strong, strategic and dynamic leader, given his strong command of our business and proven ability to drive results in international markets. With his breadth of experience across diverse business verticals, we are confident that he will drive Legrand India into the next phase of growth. He has inculcated a growth mindset in the team as well as partners.”

Berland said, “India is important market for Legrand as it presents tremendous growth potentials and development. From last few years, we have grown from strength to strength and have introduced new products in the market.”

Berland has been associated with the Legrand Group for over a period of 28 years, since 1990 and holds an MBA from France. Starting his journey with Legrand from a Business Manager in France, Tony held few positions in Sales and Marketing for the brand and other group brands.