Schneider Electric has announced the appointment of Farrukh Shad as Head of Sustainability Business for the Asia Pacific, India, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region.
Based in Hong Kong, Shad will oversee the company’s sustainability business division across what the company called one of its “most important growth regions.”
Shad brings with him 25 years of experience from across multiple sectors and, over the past decade at Schneider Electric, has led business transformation initiatives and advocated for active energy management and sustainability, it was shared.
In this new role, Shad will lead Schneider Electric’s climate mitigation efforts and help large enterprises in APMEA reduce carbon emissions. Specifically, he will focus on transitioning Schneider Electric’s clients from passive to active energy management, supporting their renewable energy and carbon neutrality goals while leveraging technology to maximise sustainability impact.
Commenting on the appointment, Steve Wilhite, Senior Vice President, Sustainability Business at Schneider Electric, said: “With his innovative thinking, passion for sustainability and impressive track record of driving strategic transformation, we are confident he will take our business to new heights and advance our mission of building a more sustainable future,” commentedSteve Wilhite, Senior Vice President, Sustainability Business at Schneider Electric.
Shad previously held leadership roles in sales, marketing, strategy and more at a number of global companies, including L’Oreal, British Petroleum and Philips.