Schneider Electric has announced that it has appointed Amel Chadli as the company’s Gulf Cluster President.
Chadli previously served as the Vice President of Digital Energy and Energy Management Software – Middle East & Africa, leading the company’s smart building, healthcare, and microgrid initiatives, contributing towards energy-efficient customer transformations.
The company shared that in her new role, Chadli will be responsible for driving innovation and growth in digital transformation, sustainability, and energy management and industrial automation with artificial intelligence technologies across the Gulf region.
“Schneider Electric’s success in the UAE and the Gulf region has always been driven by its commitment towards people development and will always be at the heart of our growth engine. We will continue to invest in top local talents and attract emerging leaders, solidifying Schneider Electric position as the digital partner of choice for sustainability and efficiency,” commented Chadli.
Reflecting on her accomplishments over the nearly twenty years she has been with the company, Chadli highlighted her role in Africa’s energy evolution, ensuring equitable access to safe, reliable, sustainable power.
Chadli is also an advocate for the UN Women Empowerment Principles in Africa and sits on the Executive Committee of RES4Africa, a foundation dedicated to supporting Africa’s energy transition and achieving Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7).
Following Chadli’s appointment, Ahmed Khashan, former President of Gulf Countries at Schneider Electric, will take on as Senior Vice President Strategy and Business Development for International Operations at Schneider Electric, covering the Middle East and Africa, India, South America & Pacific regions.