Schneider Electric Appoints Annette Clayton to Lead North America Operations
- Chief Supply Chain Officer named President and CEO of Largest Operating Region
- Will continue to serve as Global Supply Chain Officer
- Based in North America headquarters in Andover, Massachusetts
ANDOVER, Mass., June 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, today announced it has appointed Annette Clayton as President and CEO, North America Operations. Clayton will be based in Schneider Electric's North America headquarters in Andover, Mass. and is responsible for driving business strategy and execution for the region.
In addition to her new role as President and CEO of Schneider Electric's largest operating region, Clayton will continue to serve as the Group's Chief Supply Chain Officer leading the Global Supply Chain organization. In her dual capacity, she will remain a member of Schneider Electric's Executive Committee.
"Annette has been a transformational leader in our business," said Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Schneider Electric Chairman and CEO. "She has led our supply chain to become one of the most efficient, safe and reliable in the world – transforming it into a strategic advantage for our business and our partners. I am excited to see her bring her leadership skills to our largest region, and one of our biggest market opportunities."
Industry Veteran
Clayton joined Schneider Electric in 2011, after serving as Vice President of Global Operations at Dell for five years. She also spent 23 years at General Motors, in various roles, including President of Saturn Corporation. In her new role at Schneider Electric, she replaces Laurent Vernerey, who has led the North America region for the last three years and concludes a 30-year career at Schneider Electric.
"I am excited to take leadership of our North American business," said Clayton. "This market is very dynamic and has evolved as the forerunner in driving innovation across the entire energy value chain. I look forward to driving and supporting this innovation as part of our brand promise, to our customers, partners and employees, as together we lead this new energy landscape."
Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the North American Operating Division of Schneider Electric consists of approximately 30,000 employees within 4 business units and a services division, and sales of $7.3 billion (U.S.) in 2015. The North American Operating Division is one of four operating divisions of Schneider Electric, headquartered outside of Paris, France.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of ~$30 billion in FY2015, our 160,000+ employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. From the simplest of switches to complex operational systems, our technology, software and services improve the way our customers manage and automate their operations. Our connected technologies reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. At Schneider Electric, we call this Life Is On.
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