PETER HERWECK

About PETER HERWECK

Peter Herweck is a well-known industrial technology executive with deep expertise in automation, digital transformation, and industrial software. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric SE from May 4, 2023, after previously leading AVEVA, and he left his operational CEO role at Schneider Electric on November 1, 2024. His career reflects a long-standing focus on industrial modernization and on the management of large, global organizations operating at the intersection of technology, manufacturing, and sustainability. Before becoming Schneider Electric’s CEO, Herweck led the company’s global Industrial Automation business starting in 2016. In that role, he oversaw one of the group’s most strategic activities, a business central to Schneider Electric’s positioning in electrification, automation, and software-enabled industrial performance. Company communications describe him as having extensive experience in automation, digitization, and industrial software. He began his career at Mitsubishi in Japan and later joined Siemens, where he held several senior executive positions in Factory Automation and Process Automation before taking responsibility for Corporate Strategy. This background gave him a strong understanding of global industrial challenges: open standards, interoperability, the growing importance of software in automation systems, and the expanding role of data and artificial intelligence in operational efficiency. At Schneider Electric, he was closely associated with the company’s push for “universal automation,” a strategy centered on more open, flexible, and scalable industrial architectures for factories and critical infrastructure. As a senior leader and later CEO, Herweck consistently emphasized energy transition, resource efficiency, and decarbonization. He argued that today’s technologies can materially reduce emissions while also improving industrial productivity and resilience. During his tenure, Schneider Electric highlighted innovation in smart buildings, industrial software, and digital solutions designed to help customers accelerate sustainable transformation. Overall, Peter Herweck established himself as an internationally minded transformation executive, combining technical credibility, strategic vision, and leadership experience in one of the world’s leading industrial technology groups.