Spokespeople

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

Jean-Pascal Tricoire is the Chairman of Schneider Electric. He previously served as COO of Schneider from 2003, CEO from 2006 to 2013, and Chairman and CEO from 2013 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.

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

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

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 Pant is the Executive Vice President of International Operations at Schneider Electric and a member of the Executive Committee, a role he has held since November 2022. Based in Singapore, he oversees a multi-billion Euro operation across the Global South, leveraging over 25 years of experience at Schneider Electric. Manish earned his MBA from the Asian Institute of Management and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. He has also completed leadership training at Harvard Business School and INSEAD. LinkedIn Profile

Zheng Yin leads overall strategy development and business growth in China & East Asia Operations at Schneider Electric, and is a member of its Executive Committee Zheng joined Schneider Electric in 2013 as the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development before becoming the Senior Vice President of Low Voltage Business in China. He was later appointed as Executive Vice President of China Operations in January 2017. Prior to joining Schneider Electric, Zheng held senior management positions at various multinational companies. He was Senior Vice President at Philips in China, in charge of strategy, new business development, mergers & acquisitions, and business transformation. He also held management roles in Dow Jones, Reuters, and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants. Zheng has an MBA degree from Harvard Business School and dual bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering, as well as Automation and Control from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. LinkedIn Profile

Charise is Chief Human Resource Officer of Schneider Electric and member of the Executive Committee since April 1, 2020. In 2005 she was appointed Human Resources Manager China for Clipsal, an associated brand of Schneider Electric. Then, she joined Schneider Electric in 2007 as Human Resources Director for Schneider Asia Pacific region. In the last 15 years, Charise has held different HR positions within the Group. Since 2015 Charise has been leading the HR Strategy & Global Service of the Group. Charise started her career in 1995 and began at Siemens as an HR Specialist and continued to move through different HR positions in companies such as General Electric and Pillsbury China. Charise graduated from East China University of Science and Technology (Shanghai). LinkedIn Profile