Jean-Marc Zola
Jean-Marc Zola
Building Segment President
After starting his career for 7 years as a Management Consultant, Jean-Marc Zola has held several positions within Schneider Electric since 1998. Most recently, he was appointed to lead the global business for Building segments- Retail, Healthcare, Real Estate and Hotels. He is very excited to lead this business, especially in the current environmental context. Jean-Marc believes that buildings have a crucial role in addressing the climate crisis, and the key is the widespread adoption of electric and digital technologies. To ensure a more sustainable world for everyone, we must create future-ready buildings that are resilient, efficient, and people-centric.
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After starting his career for 7 years as a Management Consultant, Jean-Marc Zola has held several positions within Schneider Electric since 1998. Most recently, he was appointed to lead the global business for Building segments- Retail, Healthcare, Real Estate and Hotels. He is very excited to lead this business, especially in the current environmental context. Jean-Marc believes that buildings have a crucial role in addressing the climate crisis, and the key is the widespread adoption of electric and digital technologies. To ensure a more sustainable world for everyone, we must create future-ready buildings that are resilient, efficient, and people-centric.
Jean-Marc has a passion for identifying and solving customer pain points, and developing the competencies of his team so that they can deliver their best. From a personal standpoint, he enjoys sport – primarily running, tennis and skiing – and he has a passion for discovering new cultures with his family.
Articles

The rise of the all-electric hospital: Built for care, powered by innovation
- 7 min read
- Jean-Marc Zola

MIPIM 2025: Driving responsible and responsive commercial real estate
- 4 min read
- Jean-Marc Zola

Unlocking the Power of AI in Buildings: Three Ways to Optimize Building Design, Performance, and Asset Management
- 4 min read
- Jean-Marc Zola
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