Schneider Electric, a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced that Oliver Hill will commence as New Zealand Country President on 29 October 2024.
In this role, Hill joins the Pacific Zone Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Pacific Zone President of Schneider Electric, Colette Munro. He will lead the company’s New Zealand team to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions across software, services, and energy management for various industries and partners, for both Schneider Electric and PDL.
“I’m thrilled to work alongside Oliver and see him lead the New Zealand team through this next phase,” said Pacific Zone President Colette Munro. “Since rejoining Schneider Electric in February, I’ve regularly visited New Zealand, where I’ve had the pleasure of meeting our talented teams, engaging with customers, and identifying growth areas in the market. I look forward to seeing what Ollie’s technical and channel expertise will bring to our customers based on the opportunity that I’ve seen here.”
With a proven track record of delivering results and building high performance teams, Hill brings over 20 years of experience working within outsourced managed services, partner management, and enterprise account management, before leading the commercial channel, printing systems channel, and enterprise teams. Most recently, he served as Managing Director, HP, New Zealand.
Hill expressed his enthusiasm for his upcoming role, saying, “Schneider Electric has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across various industries. I am excited to be leading the talented New Zealand team as we strive to introduce new opportunities to a well-established business. My focus will be on deepening relationships with customers and partners while adding to a culture of collaboration and inclusivity. I’m passionate about the role we can play in shaping the future of energy management and sustainability in Aotearoa."
In addition to his breadth of experience, Hill is an advocate for sustainability, actively serving as a board member of TechCollect NZ. Ollie’s advocacy and his commitment to developing inclusive, collaborative teams that are innovative and drive positive change are a feature of the leadership style that he will bring to this role.
