Peter Herweck

Peter Herweck
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Herweck is Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Peter became Schneider’s chief executive in May 2023, returning to take the helm of the company after having served as CEO of the industrial software group AVEVA since May 2021.
Peter first joined Schneider Electric in 2016 when he was appointed to the Executive Committee to lead the Industrial Automation business. In 2018, he undertook the merger of Schneider’s Industrial Software business with AVEVA.
After starting his career as a Software Development Engineer with Mitsubishi in Japan, Peter joined Siemens where he held various executive positions before becoming Chief Strategy Officer. Peter’s background also includes senior management in the US, Japan, China,...
Peter Herweck is Chief Executive Officer of Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Peter became Schneider’s chief executive in May 2023, returning to take the helm of the company after having served as CEO of the industrial software group AVEVA since May 2021.
Peter first joined Schneider Electric in 2016 when he was appointed to the Executive Committee to lead the Industrial Automation business. In 2018, he undertook the merger of Schneider’s Industrial Software business with AVEVA.
After starting his career as a Software Development Engineer with Mitsubishi in Japan, Peter joined Siemens where he held various executive positions before becoming Chief Strategy Officer. Peter’s background also includes senior management in the US, Japan, China, and several European countries, as well as extensive global responsibilities.
Peter holds an MBA from Wake Forest University School of Business, and Electrical Engineering degrees from Metz University, France and Saarland University, Germany. He is also a Harvard Business School Advanced Management alumnus.
Articles

Machine and Process Management
How industries can use automation to innovate
5 min read | Peter Herweck

Machine and Process Management
Manufacturing Performance Intelligence: How digital unlocks resilient, agile operations
4 min read | Peter Herweck

Machine and Process Management
A Sustainable Future: Digitalization and Innovation Pave the Way for Growth
4 min read | Peter Herweck

Machine and Process Management
How Resilience and Agility Are Driving Next Generation Industries
4 min read | Peter Herweck

Machine and Process Management
Benefits from the Promise of Next Generation Industrial Automation
5 min read | Peter Herweck

Productivity in times of change…building operational resilience with the right partnership
4 min read | Peter Herweck

Schneider Electric strengthens presence in automation solutions for Food and Beverage industry
2 min read | Peter Herweck

5 min read | Peter Herweck
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