SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC PICKS NEW AUTOMATION LEADER
Schneider Electric appointed Barbara Frei as the new executive VP of its global Industrial Automation business. She takes over from Peter Herweck, who was appointed as CEO of AVEVA on May 1.
Frei served as Schneider Electric’s executive VP for Europe operations since 2019, and retains her role as a member of the company’s executive committee. She’s is based Zurich, Switzerland, and will report directly to Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Schneider Electric’s chairman and CEO.
Frei will enable Schneider Electric’s customers and partners to benefit from its next-generation, sustainable, resilient and people-centric “Industries of the Future” solutions, and strengthen the call for universal automation. She brings a blend of business and engineering acumen to her new role, as well as a deep understanding of the telecommunications industry. She’s committed to continuing close collaboration with all of Schneider’s strategic partners, including AVEVA.
Frei joined Schneider Electric in 2016 as country president for Germany, and in 2017 expanded her scope as zone president of DACH, which covers Germany, Austria and Switzerland. She started her career as a development project manager for motors and drives at ABB Switzerland, held various senior management positions at ABB, including regional responsibility as country manager for the Czech Republic and regional manager for the Mediterranean area in Italy. Frei holds a doctorate degree in electrical machines from ETH Zurich and an MBA from IMD Lausanne.
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Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With a global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software. In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency. We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.
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