Spokespeople

Jean-Pascal Tricoire is the Chairman of Schneider Electric. He previously served as COO of Schneider from 2003, CEO from 2006 to 2011, and Chairman and CEO from 2011 to 2023. Under Jean-Pascal’s leadership, Schneider has transformed and become a technology company leading in software, sustainability, digitization, and electrification. As CEO, he redefined the company’s purpose and technology portfolio, quadrupling Schneider’s revenues across its balanced geographical footprint. Jean-Pascal joined Schneider Electric in 1986 and held various positions across France, Italy, China, South Africa, the United States and Hong Kong. In 2001, he first joined the company’s Executive Committee to take charge of Schneider’s international division. Jean-Pascal also serves as an independent director on the board of Qualcomm. He is a director of the worldwide board of the United Nations Global Compact, a United Nations #HeForShe Corporate IMPACT champion and a member of the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum as well as the Asia Business Council. He is also a member of the board of trustees of Northeastern University. Jean-Pascal is a member of the International Advisory Council of the Singapore Economic Development Board and a member of the advisory councils of Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong. He led the France-China Business Council from 2009 to 2019. He is a Knight of the Legion of Honor and an Officer of the National Order of Merit in France. Jean-Pascal is committed to leverage technology to create a net zero and inclusive future for all. He is passionate about technology and software, access to energy, sustainable development and diversity, equity and inclusion.

Olivier Blum is the Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric, effective November 4, 2024. Olivier has been a member of the Executive Committee since 2014. In his most recent role, he successfully led the company's fast-growing and world-class Energy Management business across all end markets, including data centers. Prior to that, he served as Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer from 2020 to 2022, where he led the development of corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, sustainability, and quality assurance. From 2014 to 2020, Olivier held the position of Chief Human Resources Officer at Schneider Electric, driving the company’s people strategy and earning recognition as France’s Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year in 2019 by Cadremploi, Morgan Phillips Hudson, Le Figaro Décideurs, and Fyte for his transformative leadership and cultural impact. Olivier began his career at Schneider Electric in 1993 in his home country of France. Over the past two decades, he has gained extensive international experience, holding key leadership roles in Asia including Regional Head of Strategy for China, Regional Managing Director for India, and a global role as Executive Vice President of the Home & Distribution division, based in Hong Kong. He has also been an independent director of Keppel Corporation and a member of its Sustainability and Safety Committees since May 2022. His commitment to sustainability has been instrumental in Schneider Electric's success, culminating in the company being named the World's Most Sustainable Corporation by Corporate Knights in 2021. Olivier holds a degree from Grenoble Business School, France. LinkedIn Profile

Gwenaelle Huet leads the Industrial Automation business for Schneider Electric and has served on its Executive Committee since 2022. She is responsible for Schneider Electric’s global portfolio of automation and control solutions, which revolutionize industrial efficiency using robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), IoT, digital tools, machinery, and software. Gwenaelle joined Schneider Electric in 2021 as Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy, before entering the Executive Committee as Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer. For two years, she led Schneider Electric’s full business portfolio across Europe as Executive Vice President of Europe Operations, representing the company’s contribution to the development of the EU’s agenda to accelerate Europe’s green and digital transformation. Before joining Schneider Electric, Gwenaelle worked at ENGIE (formerly GDF SUEZ) in various roles, from Senior Vice-President of European and Regulatory Affairs, to leading the Renewable Energies business. In her last role, she was on the Executive Committee of ENGIE, serving as the Chief Executive Officer of ENGIE North America and in charge of the Global Business Line on Renewable Energies. Gwenaelle started her career at the French National Centre for Scientific Research and the French Atomic Energy Commission on nuclear energy before joining the World Bank in Washington, D. C. as a consultant. She also worked for the service of the French Prime Minister within the General Secretary of European affairs with responsibility for energy and competitiveness matters, and as the advisor on energy and climate change for various ministers. Gwenaelle also serves on the Board of Air France – KLM. She holds a degree in Physics and Chemistry from the Ecole Normale Supérieure Paris-Saclay, a post-graduate diploma in Molecular Chemistry from France’s Ecole Polytechnique, and an engineering degree from the Corps des Ponts et Chaussées. She has also been nominated as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. She is based in Europe.

Kelly Becker leads Schneider Electric’s North America operations and is a member of the Global Executive Committee of Schneider Electric, overseeing an integrated multi-billion-euro region that enables electrification, digitalization, and automation across data centers, buildings, homes, infrastructure, and industry. Working closely with customers, partners, and public stakeholders, Kelly leads more than 40,000 employees delivering energy technologies that improve efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability at scale across the U. S., Canada, Mexico and Central America. With more than 20 years in the energy and industrial sectors, Kelly brings deep experience in driving growth, leading complex organizations, and executing business transformations. Prior to her current role, she held senior leadership positions across Europe and North America, including President of Schneider Electric’s UK & Ireland, Belgium, and Netherlands operations; Country President for Ireland; and Vice President of the Power Solutions division in the U. S. Earlier in her career, she held product and commercial roles at Danaher Corporation and TAC. Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Texas Christian University, an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia, and is a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University Business School. She is a Non‑Executive Director of Elis (ELIS. PA) and serves on multiple academic and business advisory boards. LinkedIn Profile

Emily Heitman has led a dynamic career in the Energy Industry, working for high profile manufacturers in the electrical transmission & distribution space. Most recently, as the Senior Vice President of Power Products and ASCO for Schneider Electric, she is responsible for the LV & MV transactional business in the US. Emily started her career at Cooper Power Systems, working in global supply chain and then global product management in the medium voltage transformers and switchgear categories. At ABB, she became a GM, managing several commercial, engineering, and execution teams for their HV transformer business in the US & Canada. When she joined Schneider Electric in 2017, she became the VP of Energy for US & Canada, managing the medium voltage equipment and energy automation business. In 2020, she took on the VP of Power Products business for the US and expanded her role in 2022 to include the ASCO. Emily is passionate about energy efficiency and sustainability. She has spoken on these topics at various industry panels within the utility, commercial construction, and oil & gas spaces. In 2015, Emily testified in front of the U. S. Congress Energy Committee as a Grid Resiliency expert. Emily is a champion for diversity and is the executive sponsor for the NSBE ERG at Schneider. Emily holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Auburn University and an MBA from Marquette University. Emily is currently based out of Toronto, ON.

Abby Gabriel is Chief Marketing Officer for North America at Schneider Electric. She is responsible for animating the region’s imperatives into impactful marketing strategies and activities that contribute towards business goals. Known as a global marketing leader, Abby has held positions in channels, sales operations, communications, and strategic marketing. With over 15 years at Schneider Electric, she drives breakthrough results through her experience with performance marketing, thought leadership and digital customer experience. Abby resides in Rhode Island with her family.

Chris Collins oversees the U. S. Digital Buildings segment for Schneider Electric. With more than 30 years in the buildings industry, Chris leads Schneider's team working with customers to operate resilient, human-centric, sustainable, and efficient buildings. Previously, Chris served as Ireland Country President for Schneider Electric. Before moving to Ireland in 2021, Chris held leadership roles in Global Digital Energy and with the U. S. Digital Energy team. He has an MBA from Loyola University Maryland and a bachelor's degree in information management systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.

Vandana Singh joined Schneider Electric in January 2022 as the Senior Vice President, Secure Power division, North America & Mexico. In her current position, she is responsible for all aspects of leading a successful business unit with a focus to deliver innovative solutions and a stellar customer experience. Prior to her role in Schneider, Vandana spent over 20+ years at Dell Inc. in senior executive positions across multiple functional arenas, ranging from P&L management to Marketing and Operations. For over a decade, Vandana served as Chair & Board member for Asians in Action (AIA), an Employee Resource Group at Dell which promotes inclusion, advancement, and integration of Asian. Currently, Vandana serves on the board of Dress of Success, a nonprofit entity that strives to empower women on their path to economic independence. Vandana received her Bachelor’s in Science, Mathematics & Electronics from Bangalore University and Master’s in Business Administration from Wake Forest University. Vandana lives in Austin with her husband and children.

André Marino is Senior Vice President Industrial Automation North America, and a member of the Global Executive Leadership Team at Schneider Electric. André leads the industrial automation business in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, leveraging his over two decades of industrial technology expertise to drive efficiency and productivity for Schneider Electric customers. His passion is driving industrial resilience and agility while reducing the environmental impact of the sector through digital and automation innovation. Throughout his career with Schneider Electric, André has held several pivotal roles in software, industrial automation, and energy management. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President, Digital Buildings, where he led key business transformations and acquisitions, both globally and locally. Prior to that, Andréa was Global Vice President of Industrial Automation. In this role, he spearheaded end user and software go-to-market efforts worldwide. Earlier, André led the Schneider Electric Industrial Automation and Software Hub in Brazil. Before joining Schneider Electric, André co-founded Lar Plásticos, a market leader in the circular economy in Brazil, where he continues to serve as a board member. His career in IoT (Internet of Things) began with SoftBrasil, and he later co-founded Envisia Gerenciamento de Ativos, an IoT asset management company. André is also a board member of Clockworks Analytics. André holds a BS in Electronic Engineering, an MBA, and recently completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at MIT Sloan School of Management. His extensive experience and leadership in the field make Andréa a prominent figure and sought after spokesperson in industrial technology. André resides in Boston, Massachusetts.