Innovation Summit Copenhagen 2025

Frédéric Godemel is Executive Vice-President for Energy Management and member of Schneider Electric’s Executive Committee effective January 2025. Prior to this role, Frédéric was the Executive Vice President for Power Systems and Services, acting as a strong advocate for electrification and decarbonization, often representing Schneider Electric at high-profile speaking engagements. He joined Schneider in 1990 and developed his international career around the power domain, spanning across low and medium voltage, energy automation, infrastructure and services. Over the years, he has held various global and operational leadership roles based in China, the UAE, and France. Frédéric holds a degree in engineering from Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France) and an MBA from ESSEC (France). LinkedIn Profile

Laurent Bataille is Executive Vice President for Europe Operations since October 2025, driving both strategic direction and execution across the region. He has been a member of Schneider Electric’s Global Executive Committee since 2021, when he was appointed Executive Vice President for France.He began his career at Schneider Electric in 2004 within the Corporate Strategy & Acquisitions team and has since built a strong international profile across Europe and North America.From 2019 to 2021, Laurent led the Digital Energy Division, and between 2014 and 2018, he headed the EcoBuilding Division from Boston, US. Earlier in his career, he held several senior leadership positions, including Senior Vice President of the Solar Business in Canada, and Vice President of the Industry Division of Custom Sensors & Technologies Inc, based in California, US.Before joining Schneider Electric, Laurent was a consultant at McKinsey & Company.He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from École Polytechnique in France. 

Manish Kumar is the Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric’s Digital Energy business, where he leads global efforts to drive transformational growth and innovation. His mission: to help customers digitize and decarbonize their operations for a more sustainable future. With nearly two decades of leadership at Schneider Electric, Manish brings a unique blend of strategic vision, technological expertise, M&A experience, and global perspective. His career spans pivotal roles in Corporate Strategy, Smart Buildings, Electrical Distribution Digitization, Data Centers, Solar Inverters, and Microgrids—each contributing to Schneider Electric’s evolution as a leader in energy management. Before joining Schneider Electric, Manish held roles as a Software Engineer and Business Consultant at Infosys, where he supported clients in the Technology, Consumer Electronics, and Insurance sectors with their digital transformations. Manish holds advanced management degrees from Harvard Business School and HEC Paris, along with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Thapar University. He has served on the Supervisory Board of Planon since 2023 and was appointed Chairman in 2025. His bold idea? Let’s shape technology to enable ordinary people to do extraordinary things and make the world a more sustainable place.