Peter Herweck leads Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, guiding its strategy in sustainability, industrial software, and digital transformation.
He first joined Schneider’s Executive Committee in 2016, heading its Industrial Automation business. In 2018, he oversaw the merger of Schneider’s Industrial Software business with AVEVA, before becoming CEO of AVEVA in 2021. In May 2023, he assumed leadership of Schneider Electric as CEO.
Earlier in his career, Peter began as a Software Development Engineer with Mitsubishi in Japan and later moved to Siemens, where he held senior roles including Chief Strategy Officer and CEO of its Process Industries & Drives division. He has also held leadership roles across the US, China, Japan, and Europe. His expertise spans automation, digitalization, and leading complex global transformations.
Peter holds an MBA from Wake Forest University School of Business, as well as electrical and engineering degrees from Metz University in France and Saarland University in Germany. Additionally, he has completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.