Peter Herweck is the CEO of Schneider Electric, a global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. With a diverse background in software development and executive leadership, Herweck has played a pivotal role in the merger of Schneider's Industrial Software business with AVEVA and has held senior management positions across the US, Japan, China, and several European countries.
Who is the CEO of Schneider Electric?
As the CEO of Schneider Electric, Peter Herweck has an extensive background in software development and executive leadership. He began his career as a Software Development Engineer with Mitsubishi in Japan and later held various executive positions at Siemens, including Chief Strategy Officer. Herweck joined Schneider Electric in 2016 as a member of the Executive Committee, leading the Industrial Automation business. In 2018, he played a pivotal role in the merger of Schneider's Industrial Software business with AVEVA, and later served as the CEO of AVEVA since May 2021 before returning to Schneider Electric as CEO in May 2023. Herweck holds an MBA from Wake Forest University School of Business, Electrical Engineering degrees from Metz University, France, and Saarland University, Germany, and is an alumnus of the Harvard Business School Advanced Management program.
Work History
- Schneider Electric, Chief Executive Officer: since May 1, 2023
- AVEVA, Chairman of the Board: since March 1, 2023
- AVEVA, Chief Executive Officer: 2021-2023
- AVEVA, Vice Chairman Of The Board: 2018-2021
- Schneider Electric, Executive Vice President, Industrial Automation. Member of the Executive Committee: 2016-2021
- Schneider Electric, Executive in Transition to new role: 2015-2016
- Siemens, CEO, Process Industries and Drives Division: 2014-2015
- Siemens, Chief Strategy Officer, Corporate Strategy: 2011-2014
- Siemens, President, Industry Sector, North East Asia: 2008-2011
- Siemens, President, Automation & Drives; EVP and Member of Management Board, Siemens China: 2004-2010
- Siemens, Roles in Motion Control: 1993-2004
- Mitsubishi Electric Corp., Software Development Engineer: 1991-1993
- Stadtwerke Saarbrücken, High-/Medium-/Low Voltage Maintenance: 1982-1987
Education History
Peter Herweck's educational background includes a diverse range of degrees and programs. He holds a Dipl. Ing. in Electrical and Automation Engineering from Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes Saarbrücken, which he obtained between 1987 and 1990. He then pursued a Niveau Maitrise in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Université de Metz from 1989 to 1991. Herweck further expanded his knowledge by earning a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Wake Forest University School of Business between 1994 and 1996. Lastly, he completed the Advanced Management Program (AMP179) at Harvard Business School in 2010, further solidifying his expertise in executive leadership.
When did Peter Herweck join Schneider Electric?
Peter Herweck first joined Schneider Electric in 2016, initially leading the Industrial Automation business and serving as a member of the Executive Committee. He became the CEO of Schneider Electric on May 1, 2023. As of now, Herweck has been with Schneider Electric for over six years, during which he has also played a pivotal role in the merger of Schneider's Industrial Software business with AVEVA and served as the CEO of AVEVA from May 2021 to March 2023.