Schneider Electric has appointed Hady Stephan as the Vice President of Power Systems for the Gulf region.
Stephan’s mandate will be to drive growth in key countries in the Middle East and Africa, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, according to a press release.
As the head of Schneider Electric’s Power Systems segment, Stephan will be responsible for commercial and operational activities in critical industries such as energy and chemicals, power and grid, and transportation.
He will work in partnership with governments and businesses to help them achieve their sustainability targets by adopting energy management solutions and digital technologies to increase energy efficiency, resilience, and profitability.
Stephan, who has been with Schneider Electric for over a decade, has held various positions in Tendering, Project Management, Business Development, Marketing, and Sales.
He was Vice President for Energies and Chemicals for the Middle East and led the Levant Cluster in expanding Schneider Electric’s footprint in Iraq before moving to the UAE to lead the Middle East’s Energies and Chemicals sales team.
Schneider Electric has driven several critical partnerships in the UAE, including with UAE-based Arab Development Establishment (ARDECO), to manufacture power and energy technology solutions in the UAE.
As part of the agreement, Schneider Electric will manufacture a range of highly advanced energy automation and integrated power solutions, including production of medium voltage and low voltage switchgear and control panels, in a bid to enhance the power systems sector in the UAE, in alignment with the ‘Make it in the Emirates’ strategy.
Stephan’s appointment highlights Schneider Electric’s continued commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency.
The company has been a driving force behind its success in the industry, saving or avoiding carbon emissions, enhancing access to clean and reliable electricity, and empowering communities to support future energy needs.