Schneider Electric Names Santiago Perez to Lead U.S. Solutions & Services Busine

Posted by Schneider Electric on November 22nd, 2017

- Named Senior Vice President, Solutions & Services, U.S., Schneider Electric

- Provides leadership, drives growth and delivers exceptional service through innovative strategies in electrical distribution and energy management

Schneider Electric, the global specialist in energy management and automation, announced the appointment of Santiago Perez as Senior Vice President, Solutions & Services, in the U.S.

According to the International Energy Agency, electricity consumption is expected to increase by 80 percent in the next 25 years – twice as fast as all other energy consumption. With many assets aged 50 years or more, electrical infrastructure today is increasingly unreliable, unsafe, inefficient and unable to meet the demands of the new energy landscape.

Perez will help Schneider Electric customers realize the benefits of EcoStruxure™, the company's open, interoperable, IoT-enabled system architecture and platform. EcoStruxure delivers enhanced value around safety, reliability, efficiency, sustainability and connectivity for customers. It leverages advancements in IoT, mobility, sensing, cloud, analytics and cybersecurity to deliver innovation at every level. This includes connected products, edge control, apps, analytics and services. EcoStruxure is deployed in 450,000+ installations, with the support of 9,000 system integrators, connecting over 1 billion devices.

Santiago Perez

In his new role, Perez oversees the Solution & Execution organization and delivery of exceptional customer experience across Schneider Electric's North American business. He is also responsible for providing vision, leadership and strategic direction to accelerate growth of the Field Services business. Additionally, Perez leads the sales and execution teams for Strategic Accounts in North America, including key customers in the oil & gas; mining, minerals & metal; electric utilities; food & beverage; automotive; government; water/waste water; hotel; retail; health care and life sciences segments.

Perez joins Schneider Electric after 17 years at Johnson Controls, where he served most recently as Vice President & General Manager, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America, Building Efficiency. He also served in general management, sales management and marketing management roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific and United Technologies. Perez holds a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Perez is located in Miami.

About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation. With revenues of ~€25 billion in FY2016, our 144,000 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*. Schneider Electric is the worldwide expert in energy administration and automation. With incomes of ~€25 billion in FY2016, our 144,000 representatives serve clients in more than 100 nations, Schneider Electric helping them to deal with their energy and process in ways that are protected, dependable, productive and practical. From the least difficult of changes to complex operational frameworks, Schneider Electric innovation, programming and administrations enhance the way our clients oversee and computerize their operations. Schneider Electric associated advancements reshape businesses, change urban communities and advance lives. At Schneider Electric, we call this Life Is On. 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.