Schneider Electric has announced it has promoted Pankaj Sharma to succeed Dave Johnson as Executive Vice President of its Secure Power Division effective January 1, 2020.
Sharma has held leadership roles in the company including commercial, strategy, marketing, mergers and acquisitions, and line of business.
In his previous role, Sharma led Schneider Electric’s strategy to help customers and partners address the disruptive trend of edge computing.
“Pankaj is well prepared to take this challenge as he has been working successfully in the Secure Power business for the last 19 years, living in various parts of the world,” said Philippe Delorme, Executive Vice President, Energy Management, Schneider Electric.
“I congratulate him, and I thank Dave Johnson for his outstanding legacy. For 27 years, Dave has been dedicated to the success of APC initially then Schneider Electric in the Secure Power space.
“A pillar in our company, Dave has pushed a customer-first approach and a dare-to-disrupt attitude to keep reinventing a business that has gone through many transformations.”
The company added that Johnson will support the Secure Power leadership team transition in 2020, continuing as an employee of Schneider Electric, then as an independent consultant.
“Resilient systems in the cloud and at the edge are a key enabler of the all-digital, all electric world. It’s an honour to take over the helm for the Secure Power Division during this critical time,” said Sharma.
“In my new role, I will continue to advance our mission to ensure life is on in the digital world and that we are helping to build a sustainable future for our planet.”
Johnson has led global functions including strategy, commercial operations, marketing, R&D, supply chain, finance, and human resources, and has managed teams across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas.
“I want to thank Dave for his dedication to Schneider Electric and I know it is because of his leadership that Schneider Electric is well positioned to lead the industry with disruptive innovation,” added Sharma.
“My goal is to keep raising the bar in the Secure Power space by operating with the highest energy efficiency possible, nurturing a growth mindset, and continuing to embrace a global and diverse team approach.”
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With 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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