Welcome to the next edition of Leadership Matters where we ask leaders around the Pacific Zone for their insights and advice about leadership matters to support our continuing journey of personal and professional development.
In this edition, we hear from Real Estate & Retail Segment Lead Pacific Antonia Trumbull, who is responsible for the positioning and performance of our commercial real estate and retail customers. She works directly with customers to understand their needs and ensure technology, sustainability, and digitisation outcomes are met.
Skilled in data, technology, strategy and innovation, Antonia brings together a wealth of knowledge from the real estate and digital world. Prior to her current role, she was VP of Commercial Real Estate for Willow, a digital twin company leveraging data across major assets and precincts. Antonia has also spent many years working on the customer side, managing large commercial real estate portfolios for some of Australia’s largest property investors.
What motivates and excites you about your role at Schneider Electric?
Schneider Electric is at the cutting edge of technology and sustainability. Our investment into what we call the ‘New Energy Landscape’ and AI are two exciting examples of this. The real motivation comes from working alongside colleagues and customers who also get excited by this.
We’re one of the leading companies in the world when it comes to sustainability. How are you and your team contributing to this?
We are very lucky to work directly with amazing market-leading customers who want to go on this journey with us. This allows us to co-innovate and ensure that their voice finds its way back into the business, helping to guide our investment into sustainability.
In terms of sustainability, which person or organisation do you consider to be an ‘#ImpactMaker’ and why?
Our strategic customers are all remarkably ambitious when it comes to sustainability. In particular, their commitment to Scope 3 and decarbonising the supply chain are incredibly complex but equally very critical to combat climate change.
What was a moment in your career that was pivotal or changed you in some way?
Working in the early phases of a technology start-up definitely changed my trajectory. I realised how quickly technology moves and the ability to capture this, while adapting in real time is critical. More importantly I learnt how important it is surround yourself with like-minded people who embrace change.
What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be comfortable with uncertainty and be comfortable with failing. This is how we make decisions, move forward, and grow.
Which of our company values resonates with you most and why?
Definitely ‘Customer First’ and ‘Dare to Disrupt’. Without either, we can’t be the market leading technology company we are today. Both values really inspire me and give me the confidence to make bold decisions.