Schneider Electric appoints David Williams as Vice President of Transactional Business UK&I
- New leadership role will encompass Schneider Electric’s Power Products and Home & Distribution businesses
- Stewart Gregory retires as Vice President of Power Products
London (UK), February 1, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed David Williams to the newly created role of Vice President of Transactional Business in the UK & Ireland.
Having joined Schneider Electric in 2011, David has held roles across several business units, including Solar, Smart Buildings, Digital Power Solutions and Power Products. For the past three years, he was Vice President of Marketing across the UK and Ireland, responsible for Schneider’s offer, channel, segment, and digital marketing strategies, alongside running the zones Data Hub.
In his new role, David will lead Schneider Electric’s Home & Distribution and Power Products businesses, supporting the holistic needs of customers and channel partners and driving exceptional customer experience across the zone. This new business covers Schneider’s end-to-end Low Voltage electrical distribution product offering, from large air circuit breakers, through its market-leading Acti9 offer, to residential consumer units and wiring accessories.
“David is very well prepared for this new role,” said Kelly Becker, Zone President, Schneider UK & Ireland. “He is a transformational leader, passionate about sustainability, with a deep understanding of our business and a proven track record of building successful teams. I would also like to take the opportunity to congratulate Stewart Gregory on his retirement after more than 35 years with Schneider Electric, including almost twenty as Vice President of our Power Products division. I thank him for his hard work, dedication, and commitment, which has left a long-lasting positive impact on our customers and the industry.”
“I continue to be impressed by the knowledge, expertise and talent of my colleagues past and present, and the innovative energy management solutions being delivered by our valued customers and partners,” said David Williams. “The energy and climate crises have created unprecedented challenges for businesses and consumers alike but knowing our capabilities, I am excited by the challenges ahead and the difference we can make together.”
David officially began his new position on January 1, 2023.
Related Spokespeople
David Williams
Vice President Transactional Businesses and Major Pursuits UK & IrelandDavid leads Schneider Electric’s Home & Distribution and Power Products businesses to support the end-to-end needs of customers and channel partners across the UK & Ireland.From July 2025, David expanded his remit to include leadership of the Major Pursuits team in the UK & Ireland, where he focuses on key customers and segments, ensuring the ongoing development of a robust pipeline for large-scale projects.David is passionate about working in partnership with customers and industry partners, telling the sustainability and energy efficiency story, inspiring high-tech industry innovation, and enabling positive business change.Since joining Schneider Electric in 2011, he has honed his skills across a variety of business units, including Solar, Smart Buildings, Digital Power Solutions, and Power Products. Prior to taking up the role of VP Transactional Business at the start of 2023, he was VP Marketing with a remit that included setting and executing business and marketing strategy, driving employee engagement, and managing commercial activities across the UK & Ireland.Connect with David on LinkedIn.Read more
Attached files
David Williams Appointment_PressRelease_APPROVED.pdf
PDF, document01/02/2023View asset
Contact press
UK and Ireland Press Office
+44 207 802 2626 schneideruk@teamlewis.com
Adoption of Wiztrust's Blockchain Certification Platform
From 2nd October 2019, in order to secure its communication, Schneider Electric has been certifying its content on Wiztrust. You can check the authenticity on the website Wiztrust.com for corporate communications.