Schneider Electric, a leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Ahmed Khashan as its president of Gulf countries effective May 1.

Khashan has been part of Schneider Electric for over 20 years. During the course of his career he held several executive positions across the region, including vice president of partner business for Schneider Electric Egypt and North East Africa and more recently vice president of strategy and business development for Schneider Electric Middle East and Africa.

Caspar Herzberg, president Schneider Electric Middle East and Africa, said: “For over two decades Khashan has made a key contribution to the digital transformation of energy.”

“We believe his expertise and leadership experience will be instrumental in creating additional value for our customers and partners in the region,” Herzberg added.

Known for his credentials in building and maintaining solid stakeholder partnerships, Khashan has had an important role in developing the different Schneider Electric business portfolios across the Middle East and Africa region working with both the private and public sector.

Khashan said: “I am excited and honoured to take on this role and look forward to work with our customers and partners to help them drive business success and play an active role in the transformation of our region.” – TradeArabia News Service