OLIVIER BLUM
PEOPLE MO
PEOPLE MOVES
Data Centre Magazine highlights some of the most significant job changes as the industry moves into 2025
WRITTEN BY : AMBER JACKSON
OLIVIER BLUM
JOB FROM : EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ENERGY MANAGEMENT BUSINESS AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER AT SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
JOB TO : CEO AT SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC
Olivier Blum had dedicated more than 30 years to energy giant Schneider Electric , before being appointed as the company ’ s CEO in November 2024 .
He previously mastered various strategic positions within the company , including technology and operations leader for Schneider ’ s largest division , sustainability and human resources director , country head for India and strategy and business leader in China .
On top of this , he was featured on the cover of our sister publication , Sustainability Magazine , for the October 2024 edition .
Olivier Blum has taken over from Peter Herweck , who was Schneider ’ s CEO from May 2023 and CEO Designate from March 2023 .
“ I am fortunate to hold a unique position in [ Schneider Electric ], having gained diverse experience through various roles across different geographies ”
16 December 2024