January 17, 2023 – Schneider Electric has appointed Shitiz Agarwal as vice-president, Power Systems, Sales and Operations, in Canada.

Under Agarwal, the national sales, operations and Power Systems teams have been linked to form one centralized execution/solutions centre, explains the company, to “fully leverage sales and delivery expertise and support customer growth”.

Agarwal possesses over 18 years of experience in strategic planning, business transformation and operations management in the energy and digital automation market. He has held global positions at Schneider Electric in India, Africa, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.

He is also the executive sponsor of the Women in Schneider Electric (WiSE) Network “to help drive the empowerment, diversity and inclusivity of women and allies” at Schneider Electric in Canada.

“This change marks a turning point for our business in Canada by transforming how we engage and interact with customers,” said Adrian Thomas, country president, Canada. “Shitiz’s vision and leadership of this newly formed organization will support our company’s strategic growth and expansion in evolving markets.”