Adrian Thomas

Adrian is seasoned and progressive leader, with over 20 years of experience in the electrical and automation industry. Adrian joined Schneider Electric in 2016, as the leader of the Building segment, and has since held multiple leadership roles including VP of Digital Energy, Low Voltage Power Systems, and most recently, VP of Home and Distribution, Power Products and Channel. He has been instrumental in bringing Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure to life in Canada, helping partners and businesses alike achieve their sustainability ambitions, and accelerating the company’s digitization journey and sustainable growth. 
Adrian is passionate about creating positive impact with customers, employees and the community, and strives to leverage his deep expertise in technology to enable sustainable transformations. He is active in the Canadian industry through his work on the board of CAN/IEC, Electro-Federation Canada, and the National Electricity Roundtable. 
 
Adrian is a champion of diversity and inclusion and believes both play an equally critical role in driving innovation, growth and agility. Through participation in boards like Coalition of Innovation Against Racism (CILAR), Adrian is working towards creating a more equitable work environment across the industry, thus creating the conditions for empowered individuals to lead change. He is also a strong advocate for supporting and developing the leaders of tomorrow with mentorships. 
 
Prior to joining Schneider Electric, Adrian held sales and leadership roles at General Electric and TMEIC Corporation. He holds an electrical engineering degree from McMaster University and a post-graduate certificate in finance for executives from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.