Schneider Electric appoints Frédéric Godemel as Executive Vice-President for Energy Management, Chris Leong as Chief Sustainability Officer and Jing Ren as Executive Vice-President for Strategy, Brand and Communications

Chris Leong is a driven leader with extensive experience across continents and disciplines, including organization and digital transformation, business strategies, sales and marketing, sustainability and social responsibility. ​ ​Chris started with Schneider Electric in January 2012 as the Executive Vice President of Digital Customer Experience and in March 2015 she joined the Schneider Electric Executive Committee Leadership Team as Chief Marketing Officer. As of January 2025, Chris is appointed Chief Sustainability Officer, with a mission to drive our sustainability strategy, commitments and engagements, from corporate citizenship and institutional affairs to sustainability performance and environmental impact.​ Before joining Schneider Electric, Chris led Nokia's Greater China, Korea & Japan region, after having held various global roles including Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. Prior to joining Nokia, Chris held various senior executive positions in WPP group, including Bates Asia, Ogilvy Europe and Grey Global Group Asia, working with global brand leaders such as P&G, Ford, HSBC, Heineken and various telco brands. ​ Chris is passionate about ESG-based principles and is a firm believer that purpose-led enterprises are the foundation for a sustainable and equitable future for our businesses, customers, employees, communities and the environment. She is an advocate of UNSDG which serves as our collective guide towards progress and sustainability for all.​ ​During her free time, she believes in giving back, passionate about working with charity groups focusing on efforts to support underprivileged children in our community. ​ Chris speaks four languages: English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay. LinkedIn Profile

Frédéric Godemel is Executive Vice-President for Energy Management and member of Schneider Electric’s Executive Committee effective January 2025. Prior to this role, Frédéric was the Executive Vice President for Power Systems and Services, acting as a strong advocate for electrification and decarbonization, often representing Schneider Electric at high-profile speaking engagements. He joined Schneider in 1990 and developed his international career around the power domain, spanning across low and medium voltage, energy automation, infrastructure and services. Over the years, he has held various global and operational leadership roles based in China, the UAE, and France. Frédéric holds a degree in engineering from Ecole Centrale de Nantes (France) and an MBA from ESSEC (France). LinkedIn Profile

Starting January 2025, Jing REN is appointed Executive Vice-President Strategy, Brand and Communications, joining the Executive Committee of Schneider Electric. She brings extensive experience in energy management and operations, specializing in strategy formulation, marketing, and R&D innovation. Jing REN began her journey at Schneider Electric in 2003 and has held various critical roles across global and local markets. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President and Head of Energy Management Low Voltage Business for Schneider Electric China and East Asia, overseeing overall operations and management and leading the Global Power Products Hub in China. Prior to her tenure at Schneider, Jing REN graduated from North China Electric Power University with a bachelor's degree in Electrical & Automation. She further enhanced her expertise with an MBA from Tsinghua University and an EMBA from CEIBS (China Europe International Business School). In 2023, she was recognized by Fortune as one of the Most Powerful Women in China, reflecting her influence and commitment to advancing the energy sector. LinkedIn Profile