Anil Chaudhry, Managing Director & Country President, Schneider Electric India received France's highest civilian award, the Legion of Honour. 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 distinguished award, Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour), was presented to 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, 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.
The award was conferred upon Chaudhry by Ambassador of France to India, H.E. François Richier, during a ceremony held on April 18, at New Delhi.
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