Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Manish Sharma Steps Down as Panasonic India Chairman After 17 Years
The top boss at Panasonic India, Manish Sharma, is leaving his job after working there for 17 years.
He was the Chairman and boss of the company.
He said he is proud of how Panasonic has grown in India and wants to spend more time on his own projects.
The company thanked him for his contributions and said they are still committed to India.
Another leader, Tadashi Chiba, will continue to lead the business.
During Manish Sharma's time, Panasonic built a big factory and expanded its business in India.
The company recently decided to stop selling washing machines and refrigerators to focus on other profitable areas.
Manish Sharma is stepping down as Chairman & ESGO of Panasonic Life Solutions India after 17 years.
Sharma stated his decision is to focus on personal pursuits while remaining aligned with industry growth.
Tadashi Chiba, MD and CEO, will continue to manage the India business.
During Sharma's tenure, Panasonic expanded its local manufacturing, including a large facility in Jhajjar, Haryana.
Panasonic is exiting the washing machine and refrigerator business to concentrate on HVAC and B2B sectors.
- Who
- Manish Sharma, Chairman & ESGO of Panasonic Life Solutions India
- What
- Stepped down from his role after a 17-year tenure
- When
- Friday, November 7, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To focus on personal pursuits
- Company
- Panasonic Life Solutions India
- Departing Executive
- Manish Sharma
- Role
- Chairman & ESGO
- Tenure
- 17 years
- Successor/Interim Lead
- Tadashi Chiba (MD & CEO)
- Announcement Date
- Friday, November 7, 2025