Christophe de Maistre

Segment President, Energies & Chemicals

Schneider Electric

Christophe de Maistre is the Schneider Electric Global Segment President for Energies and Chemicals Industries.

Prior to this Christophe served as Zone President DACH (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) and operational CEO, SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC Germany, based in Düsseldorf.

He joined Schneider Electric in 2017 as Exec. Vice-President SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SA (Low Voltage Division), then from June 2018 he took over the Integration of Larsen & Toubro - One of Shneider Electric Major acquisitions - into Schneider Electric India.

Prior to Schneider Electric, Christophe has started his carrier in SIEMENS in 1991 where he has held several positions within SIEMENS China operations.

He spent more than 10 years in the region, before joining in 2012 the SIEMENS French organization in Paris and being appointed as President and operational CEO of SIEMENS SAS and Holding in France. And in parallel President of Siemens South-West Europe.

Within an engineering DNA, Christophe has a tracked record of more than 30 years of experience in Management, Strategy, Sales, Marketing, M&A, logistics, Finance, Infrastructure in different market segments, coupled with a large expertise in Industrial automation, Low & Medium voltage fields.

He holds an Executive MBA from Fuqua School of Business, DUKE University - USA. And a First degree of PhD in Process automation from Ecole Normale Supérieure (Paris SACLAY) and an engineer diploma from ISAE.

He is an Honorary Chairman of the Pacte PME association - Decorated Chevalier de la Légion d'Honneur in 2017.

Christophe is driving Schneider Electric Energies and Chemicals market towards energy transition while helping customers to decarbonize their operations and portfolio. He lives in Paris with his family.

Session Overview

Monday, 4 November

15:15

Decarbonisation Conference Decarbonisation Theatre 15:15 - 16:15

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Optimising operations to advance decarbonisation: a digital and cultural shift

The operating environment for energy-related stakeholders is rapidly evolving, with increasing pressure for transparency and accountability around emissions, sustainability metrics, and net-zero progress. By adopting a digital-first mindset, that leverages data analytics and emerging technologies, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, organisations can optimise operations for decarbonisation and contribute to a sustainable future. However, there are challenges in leveraging operational excellence including establishing accurate emissions baselines, accounting for value chain emissions, aligning incentives, and engaging the entire organisation in decarbonisation efforts. Overcoming these challenges requires companies to take a holistic, collaborative approach that embeds decarbonisation into their core operating model and gives it the same importance as improving efficiencies and reducing costs.

Attendee insights:

Understand the role of digital technologies and cultural integration in optimising operations for reduced emissions and impactful decarbonisation.