Frederic Thau has taken on the role of Vice President, HR Transformation at Schneider Electric, where he will lead the evolution of the company’s HR operating model to drive greater business impact through digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and people-centric transformation.

In his new position, Frederic will focus on simplifying how HR delivers value, leveraging AI and digital capabilities to enhance employee and manager experiences while strengthening organizational effectiveness. His mission is to build on Schneider Electric’s strong HR foundation and accelerate innovation across talent, leadership, and workforce transformation initiatives.

With extensive experience spanning business strategy, talent management, leadership development, HR business partnering, and enterprise transformation, Frederic has consistently worked at the intersection of people and organizational performance. Throughout his career, he has championed initiatives that help organizations become more agile, future-ready, and capable of thriving in rapidly evolving business environments.

As organizations increasingly embrace AI, mission-based teams, and product-centric operating models, Frederic’s leadership will play a key role in shaping the future of HR at Schneider Electric, ensuring the function continues to deliver exceptional value to employees, managers, and the business.