- Schneider Electric's Digital Grid poised to disrupt industry,
offering holistic solutions to optimize grid capacity and
adaptability
- New leadership to drive comprehensive grid solutions for
utilities and end-customers, accelerating the transition to an
efficient digital grid
BOSTON, May 15, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital
transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed
Ruben Llanes as Chief Executive
Officer of Digital Grid. Under Schneider Electric's Innovation at
the Edge line of business, Digital Grid aims to accelerate grid
modernization, from grid to prosumer, under the pillars of
innovation, adoption and partnerships.
With an emphasis on enabling a resilient, efficient digital grid
and delivering best-in-class grid management software and
solutions, the business continues to grow, evolve and best position
itself to serve utilities, energy users, customers and
partners.
Previously CEO of AutoGrid, Llanes delivered growth, introduced
improved processes and methods, and launched new solutions,
including turnkey VPPs. His tenure culminated with the sale of
AutoGrid to Uplight in the first quarter of 2024. Llanes'
collective experience merges a common mission to digitize and
modernize the grid, strengthening the value that Schneider and its
ecosystem of portfolio companies, investments and partners bring to
the industry. This evolution enables Schneider to scale more
quickly and broadly, driving disruption and transformation in
support of the energy transition.
"Ruben brings the right combination of leadership and expertise
to deliver a more comprehensive solution to utilities and
end-customers on both sides of the meter, with greater velocity and
integration, for a more balanced and resilient grid," said Luis
D'Acosta, CEO of Uplight and former Executive Vice President of
Schneider Electric's Digital Energy global business.
"Ruben Llanes is an exceptional
choice as the new CEO of Digital Grid, particularly during this
pivotal moment in the energy industry's evolution," said Nadège
Petit, Chief Innovation Officer of Schneider Electric. "As the
world shifts from the traditional grid to a modern grid, embracing
new technologies becomes imperative. Digital Grid's commitment to
prioritizing customer needs aligns with Llanes' vision to support
utilities in enhancing operational efficiency, delivering superior
service, and tackling challenges such as power disruptions.
Together, we aim to optimize resources, minimize ecological
footprints, and maximize grid capacity and adaptability, ensuring a
seamless transition towards a modernized grid system."
With a unique portfolio that enables grids of the future,
Schneider Electric offers comprehensive solutions for grid
operation, ADMS, DERMS, and asset, network and performance
management, addressing industry challenges in a holistic approach
and shaping a more democratized energy ecosystem.
"I'm looking forward to continuing this important work with this
immensely talented team while we evolve our business, grow our
ecosystem, and deliver innovative solutions that serve the entire
energy value chain," stated Llanes.
Llanes has held previous roles at Schneider Electric, including
Vice President, National Sales Force, and Vice President, Channel
Business Development & Strategy. In both roles, he successfully
enabled strategic transformation and business growth.
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