Olivier Blum
Olivier Blum is the Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric, appointed on November 4, 2024. Having been with the company for over 30 years, he has held diverse strategic roles, including Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer and Chief Human Resources Officer, and most recently led the Energy Management business. Blum is recognized for his commitment to sustainability and his leadership in driving Schneider Electric's mission in sustainable energy management and digital transformation. Olivier Blum, CEO of Schneider Electric, has a distinguished career marked by significant achievements. From 2014 to 2020, as Chief Human Resources Officer, he transformed Schneider's leadership and culture, earning France's Chief Human Resources Officer of the Year Award in 2019. His commitment to sustainability was pivotal in Schneider Electric being recognized as the World's Most Sustainable Corporation by Corporate Knights in both 2021 and 2025. As Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer from 2020 to 2022, he spearheaded corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and sustainability initiatives. He also led the Energy Management business as Executive Vice President, overseeing a portfolio of world-leading technologies, software, and services. These milestones underscore his dedication to driving Schneider Electric's mission of sustainability and efficiency in a more electric and digital world.
Career Milestones
- Appointed CEO of Schneider Electric on November 4, 2024, after over 30 years with the company.
- Served as Chief Human Resources Officer from 2014 to 2020, transforming leadership and culture; awarded France's CHRO of the Year in 2019.
- Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer from 2020 to 2022, leading corporate strategy, M&A, and sustainability initiatives.
- Led Energy Management business as Executive Vice President, overseeing a portfolio of technologies, software, and services.
- Key contributor to Schneider Electric being recognized as World's Most Sustainable Corporation in 2021 and 2025.
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric, founded in 1836, is a French multinational specializing in digital automation and energy management. They help homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries optimize energy usage and achieve sustainability. Core features include IoT-enabled EcoStruxure architecture, real-time automation, software, and services. Benefits include enhanced efficiency, reliability, safety, and sustainability.