Devan Pillay

Segment President - Heavy Industries @Schneider Electric

London, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Jun 2025 — Present

Segment President - Heavy Industries @Schneider Electric

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London, GB

In my role at Schneider Electric, I lead the growth strategy for the Heavy Industries segment consisting of Energies and Chemicals, Mining, Minerals and Metals, supporting the energy transition in heavy industries through a multi-pronged strategy that integrates electrification, digitalization, decarbonisation and ecosystem partnerships.

EDUCATION

2003 — 2004

Wits Business School

MAP, Business/Commerce, General

2007 — 2008

GIBS Business School (Gordon Institute of Business Science)

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Economics

1984 — 1989

Roseville Secondary

Matric, Physical Sciences

1997

University of Warwick

Master of Science - MS, Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician

1990 — 1993

Durban University of Technology

Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

SKILLS

Mergers & AcquisitionsP&L ManagementStrategyTeam ManagementSales ManagementTeam LeadershipNegotiationMarketing ManagementMarket AnalysisPricingMarketingSupply Chain ManagementNew Business DevelopmentSales OperationsProduct MarketingForecastingB2bAccount ManagementChange ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PlanningKey Account ManagementLeadershipProduct ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipEngineeringInternational SalesSix SigmaManagementTeam BuildingBusiness StrategyInternational BusinessCompetitive AnalysisContract NegotiationProduct DevelopmentBusiness PlanningOperations Management

ABOUT DEVAN PILLAY

With over a decade of leadership experience, I currently serve as Segment President, Heavy Industries at Schneider Electric. I am passionate about driving energy transitions, combining expertise in electrification, digitalization, and decarbonization to support Schneider Electric’s mission of enabling a sustainable and resilient future. With a strong commitment to fostering ecosystem partnerships, I bring a collaborative approach to delivering impactful energy and automation solutions for heavy-industrial clients. At Schneider Electric, I lead the growth strategy for the Heavy Industries segment, advancing sustainability and operational efficiency in Energies, Chemicals, Mining, Minerals, and Metals. By integrating innovative solutions and leveraging digital tools and partnerships, I contribute to the transformation of critical industries, aligning with global energy and environmental goals.

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