Ruben Llanes, former CEO of AutoGrid, has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Digital Grid, a business under Schneider Electric’s Innovation at the Edge line of business. Digital Grid is dedicated to accelerating grid modernization, empowering the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and enhancing grid resilience. Llanes brings a wealth of experience in grid digitalization and software solutions, having successfully led growth, introduced improved processes, and launched new solutions at AutoGrid. His expertise aligns with Schneider Electric’s mission to drive innovation and support utilities in enhancing operational efficiency, delivering superior service, and addressing challenges such as power disruptions. Schneider Electric’s comprehensive portfolio for grid operation, ADMS, DERMS, and asset management, combined with Llanes’ leadership, will enable the company to scale more quickly and broadly, driving disruption and transformation in support of the energy transition. Nadège Petit, Chief Innovation Officer of Schneider Electric, emphasizes the importance of Llanes’ appointment during this pivotal moment in the energy industry’s evolution, stating that Digital Grid’s commitment to prioritizing customer needs aligns with Llanes’ vision to support utilities in enhancing operational efficiency, delivering superior service, and tackling challenges such as power disruptions. Together, they aim to optimize resources, minimize ecological footprints, and maximize grid capacity and adaptability, ensuring a seamless transition towards a modernized grid system. Luis D’Acosta, CEO of Uplight and former Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric’s Digital Energy global business, highlights Llanes’ ability to deliver a more comprehensive solution to utilities and end-customers on both sides of the meter, with greater velocity and integration, for a more balanced and resilient grid. Llanes has held previous roles at Schneider Electric, including Vice President, National Sales Force, and Vice President, Channel Business Development & Strategy, where he successfully enabled strategic transformation and business growth. Schneider Electric’s purpose is to empower Life Is On for all, integrating process and energy technologies to enable the digital transformation of homes, buildings, data centers, and industries.
Schneider Electric Appoints Ruben Llanes as CEO of Digital Grid to Advance Grid Modernization
