Vertiv fuses hardware, software, analytics, and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications run sustainably, perform optimally, and expand as per their business needs. As the world’s leading critical digital infrastructure provider, Vertiv supports customers across more than 130 countries, solving key challenges faced by data centers, communication networks, and industrial facilities through its cutting-edge portfolio of core-to-edge power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions and services.
Global Presence and Impact
Since its establishment in 1965, with headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, Vertiv has expanded its influence as Architects of Continuity™ across the globe. Today, the company keeps over 750,000 customer sites connected daily, with the majority owned by Fortune 500 companies. Vertiv commands a formidable workforce of over 21,000 employees, operating through more than 300 service centers, 19 manufacturing centers, and 15 customer experience centers worldwide.
Leadership in the Asia Market
With the evolving digital landscape and increasing demand for IT-related services, Vertiv plays a critical role in enabling the post-pandemic workplace. Across Asia, this responsibility is led by Anand Sanghi, President of Asia Market, overseeing Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, India, Japan, and South Korea.
With over 27 years of experience in the technology and engineering sectors, Sanghi has been an integral part of the Vertiv family even before its rebranding from Emerson Network Power. He began his journey as Director of Planning in 2001, steadily advancing through multiple leadership roles before being appointed as President of Vertiv Asia-Pacific in 2017.
A Legacy of Leadership and Adaptability
Sanghi’s leadership is defined by his ability to develop and expand Vertiv’s capabilities across Asia while leveraging the company’s global strengths. He has been instrumental in leading the company through milestones such as Vertiv’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in February 2020, as well as steering it through major global disruptions, including the SARS outbreak and the COVID-19 pandemic.
He embraces adaptability to better address customer needs and fosters a team-first mindset that strengthens his humility, integrity, and self-awareness. His leadership style ensures that he takes full responsibility for his actions while recognizing and appreciating the contributions of his team.
Building a Strong Workforce
Armed with a bachelor’s degree in electrical and electronics engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology and an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Sanghi considers himself an inclusive leader. He relies on and supports his workforce of 3,000, fostering continuous engagement and learning opportunities.
He champions the One Vertiv culture, emphasizing collaboration and communication across cross-functional teams to drive company success. His dedication to employee development is reflected in Vertiv’s extensive learning programs, designed to meet the evolving needs of its employees and the industry.
Leadership Philosophy and Personal Values
Citing his parents and mentors as his greatest influences, Sanghi aspires to build a meaningful legacy by making a difference in the lives of those he encounters. His passion for personal development is evident in the way he inspires others and his focus on creating a long-term impact. He believes that to be a great leader, one must first be an excellent enabler, a principle he embodies by ensuring alignment with Vertiv’s vision and goals at every level.
A Leader Who Empowers Others
Sanghi’s leadership is a testament to the power of humility, integrity, and self-awareness in driving business success. His ability to set aside personal ambition for the growth of his team highlights his dedication to enabling others to thrive.
Shanggari Balakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer of MORS Group, encapsulates this sentiment: A true sign of greatness is when a leader is willing to set aside all ambition for the sake of the team, and as the Asia Market President of Vertiv, Anand Sanghi has shown great strides in holistically paving the way for others to succeed while keeping a tight rein on his own humility, integrity, and self-awareness.
