Arrchana Lakshmanan is an accomplished professional in the energy sector, currently serving as the Director of Midstream Natural Gas at Emerson since October 2021, focusing on strategy development for growth and profitability while driving innovation and continuous improvement. Prior to this role, Arrchana held the position of Global Marketing Manager at Emerson Automation Solutions, where a growth strategy emphasizing sustainability was developed, particularly in Biomethane and H2 integration. Arrchana's earlier experience includes managing strategic accounts at Shell, entering new markets in Texas and Florida, and providing technical sales solutions at Schlumberger, where mechanical engineering expertise was applied across various roles. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing and Strategy from INSEAD, an MS in Chemistry, and a BE in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani.