Aparna Prabhakar is a seasoned senior business executive and change catalyst, specializing in crafting and implementing strategies for sustained growth.
In her current role as Senior Vice President at Schneider Electric, Aparna leads Strategy & Sustainability for Secure Power and Data Center, shaping the organization's trajectory and defining its sustainability agenda for the long term.
Previously, Aparna drove the global IBM Quantum Computing ecosystem, pioneering market expansion, adoption, and business advancement in the dynamic world of cutting-edge technology. She orchestrated the development of the world's largest quantum computing network, boasting over 200 partners. Drawing on her background in corporate strategy at...
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Aparna Prabhakar is a seasoned senior business executive and change catalyst, specializing in crafting and implementing strategies for sustained growth.
In her current role as Senior Vice President at Schneider Electric, Aparna leads Strategy & Sustainability for Secure Power and Data Center, shaping the organization's trajectory and defining its sustainability agenda for the long term.
Previously, Aparna drove the global IBM Quantum Computing ecosystem, pioneering market expansion, adoption, and business advancement in the dynamic world of cutting-edge technology. She orchestrated the development of the world's largest quantum computing network, boasting over 200 partners. Drawing on her background in corporate strategy at IBM, she provided strategic counsel to C-suite leaders on AI, Quantum computing, High-performance computing systems, and Cloud Computing.
Aparna holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and an MS from Louisiana State University. Committed to giving back, she dedicates her time as an advisory board member for the Guidance Center of Westchester, advocating for STEM opportunities for disadvantaged youth. Based in New York, she enjoys family time with her husband and two boys.
