Energy management and automation software provider Schneider Electric has appointed Philippe Rambach as the company’s first chief AI officer (CAIO) and opened a new global AI hub to advance its AI strategy.
In his new role, Rambach (pictured) will primarily be tasked with driving innovative AI projects at scale, both internally and for customers, to provide greater overall efficiency and sustainability through data-based insights. Rambach will be reporting to the chief digital officer, Peter Weckesser, and be executing his role from France.
Rambach, who has over two decades of experience in strategy, innovation, and business responsibility in many industries, joined Schneider Electric in 2010 from AREVA. He has held various leadership roles in Industrial Automation, having most recently served as SVP Industrial Automation Commercial.
“We listen to our customers and see the need for advanced AI technologies to solve their challenges in energy management, industrial automation, and sustainability, “said Rambach. “As an organisation, we are constantly striving to promote digitalisation and ensure we work in the most efficient ways. In my new position, I want to answer one critical question: How can we leverage the benefits of AI to drive efficiency, sustainability, and quality in everything we do? I’m excited to see what the future of AI at Schneider Electric holds.”
The newly created global AI Hub will also focus on the development of internal AI applications used at Schneider and their adoption at scale. The Hub will enable the company to become AI-driven across all internal domains, combining technology, process, and human enablers, Schneider Electric said.
“At Schneider Electric, we believe that AI has the potential to transform entire industries. As such, it requires a clear, bold AI strategy and C-suite attention”, said Peter Weckesser, chief digital officer at Schneider Electric. “We must create the best possible conditions and partnerships to design-build and deliver AI solutions that meet the challenges of our customers. The appointment of Philippe and the opening of the AI Hub enable us to deliver uniquely innovative AI projects at scale and future proof our business."
