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.
Hady Stephan appointed as Schneider Electric Vice President of Power Systems for the Gulf region
Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, 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.
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.
Schneider Electric’s Vice President of Power Systems, Middle East & Africa, Nirupa Chander, said, “Hady’s extensive experience in the energy industry, combined with his expertise in developing and executing strategic plans, makes him the perfect candidate to drive the growth of Schneider Electric in the Gulf region.”
She added, “With power demand and electrification on the rise in the region, Stephan will be working to strengthen Schneider Electric’s position as a leader in sustainability and driving critical partnerships in the region.”
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.
“This is an exciting opportunity for me to continue my journey with Schneider Electric to drive growth in a region where electrification and digitization are transforming the energy landscape. I look forward to helping customers achieve their sustainability goals and contribute to a more sustainable and digital future,” said Stephan regarding his new role.
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.
