Schneider Electric has announced the appointment of Farrukh Shad as the Head of Sustainability Business for the Asia Pacific, India, Middle East, and Africa (APMEA) region.
In his newly assumed role, stationed in Hong Kong, Shad assumes the mantle of steering Schneider Electric's sustainability arm across one of its growth territories. With over 25 years of multifaceted expertise spanning various sectors, Shad brings insights crucial for navigating Schneider Electric's climate mitigation endeavors and aiding major enterprises in APMEA to curtail carbon emissions.
Shad has led business transformation initiatives and advocated for active energy management and sustainability
“We are pleased to welcome Farrukh Shad to lead our sustainability endeavors across APMEA," said Steve Wilhite, Senior Vice President, Sustainability Business at Schneider Electric. "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."
Throughout his tenure at Schneider Electric spanning the past decade, Shad has led business transformation initiatives and advocated for active energy management and sustainability. He will now focus on transitioning Schneider Electric's clients from passive to active energy management and supporting their renewable energy and carbon neutrality goals, while leveraging technology to maximize sustainability impact.
Before his tenure at Schneider Electric, Shad occupied leadership roles encompassing sales, marketing, and strategy in global entities such as L'Oreal, British Petroleum, and Philips.
