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Nathan Fast is the Chief Financial Officer at Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation. With over two decades of senior finance experience spanning operations, capital markets, and corporate strategy, Fast leads Schneider Electric's global finance organization and helps shape the company's long-term financial and strategic direction. His focus is on combining financial discipline with innovation to enable sustainable growth and accelerate electrification, automation, and digitalization worldwide.
Who is the CFO of Schneider Electric?
Nathan Fast is the EVP and Group Chief Financial Officer at Schneider Electric, leading the company's global finance organization and helping shape its long-term financial and strategic direction. Over the past two decades, Fast has held senior finance roles spanning operations, capital markets, and corporate strategy. Before assuming the CFO role, he briefly led Investor Relations at Schneider Electric, strengthening relationships with the investment community, and previously served as SVP Finance for the Global Supply Chain. He began his career in public accounting, which gave him a strong foundation in financial, audit, tax, and advisory disciplines. Fast is deeply committed to building high-performing, inclusive teams and has lived and worked across the U.S., Canada, and France, experiences that continue to shape his leadership approach.
Work History
Nathan Fast's work history reflects a broad range of senior finance roles across global organizations. Here is a summary of his positions:
- Schneider Electric - EVP and Group CFO (April 2026 - Present)
- Schneider Electric - SVP - Head of Investor Relations (January 2026 - April 2026)
- Schneider Electric - SVP Finance - Global Supply Chain (November 2020 - December 2025)
- Arthur Andersen Business Consulting - Tax Associate (April 2000 - May 2002)
Education History
Nathan Fast's educational background provided a strong foundation for his career in finance. He earned his degree from Santa Clara University, where he studied Accounting. This academic grounding in accounting principles equipped him with the technical expertise and analytical skills that have underpinned his progression through senior finance roles across global organizations.
When did Nathan Fast join Schneider Electric?
Nathan Fast assumed the role of EVP and Group Chief Financial Officer at Schneider Electric in April 2026. Prior to taking on the CFO position, he had already been contributing to Schneider Electric in senior finance leadership roles, including as SVP Finance for the Global Supply Chain and SVP - Head of Investor Relations, building deep familiarity with the company's operations and strategic priorities.
