Amel Chadli is the President of the Gulf Cluster in Schneider Electric and member of
Schneider Electric’s Middle East and Africa Executive Leadership Team. She assumed the
role at of the beginning of 2024 following her previous position as Vice President for Digital
Energy and Energy Management Software for the Middle East and Africa region.
Amel is committed to creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for all, using
technologies and digital innovation to empower all to make the most of their energy and
resources. She leads a team mandated with driving innovation and growth in digital
transformation, sustainability, and energy management and industrial automation powered
by artificial intelligence technologies across the region.
In her previous role, Amel succeeded in building one of the fastest growing business units
in the company focusing on digitization of energy management for smart buildings, grids,
power infrastructure, and services across Middle East and Africa. She was responsible for
many transformative and landmark projects through her territory.
With almost two decades of experience in the company, Amel’s journey has been marked
by agility and adaptability. Having navigated diverse geographies, from Europe to Africa
and the dynamic hub of Dubai across multiple disciplines including financial, strategy and
business development leadership roles. Most notably, Amel was the Chief Financial Officer
for the company’s business in Francophone Africa Cluster and helped bringing in financial
acumen and strategy in one of the region’s most challenging and rapidly changing
environments and succeeded in reinforcing the company financial integrity and
performance.
Prior to Schneider Electric, she held various roles in the finance management
organizations in APC, Ernst & Young and MessageMedia.
Her accomplishments extend beyond the workplace. She sits on various local, regional
and global industry boards and associations, dedicating her time to share her knowledge
with the industry community. Amel is also on the Executive Committee of RES4Africa, a
foundation with a resolute dedication to supporting Africa’s energy transition and achieving
Sustainable Development Goal 7.
Amel’s dedication to sustainability and empowerment, particularly of local talent, women,
and youth, positions her as a catalyst for positive change in the industry