- Chris Leong, formerly Chief Marketing Officer, is now leading Schneider Electric’s global sustainability strategy as Chief Sustainability Officer.
- Leong brings over a decade of leadership experience at Schneider, driving digital transformation and brand excellence.
- Her focus will include corporate sustainability performance, institutional affairs, and advancing Schneider’s Net-Zero goals.
A New Chapter in Sustainability Leadership
Chris Leong, who has served as Schneider Electric’s Chief Marketing Officer for 10 years, has been appointed Chief Sustainability Officer effective January 2025.
In her new role, Leong will oversee Schneider’s sustainability strategy, corporate citizenship initiatives, and environmental impact efforts.
“I am honored to take on a new responsibility as the Chief Sustainability Officer for Schneider Electric, the #1 Most Sustainable Company in the World! What a way to celebrate my 13-year anniversary at Schneider Electric. It’s an incredible privilege to be given this opportunity to take the amazing foundation built on Sustainability for over 20 years at Schneider to the next level, and to learn from the incredibly talented and passionate Schneider Sustainability team and community around the world.” Chris Leong shared on social media.
Proven Global Leadership
Chris Leong joined Schneider Electric in 2012 as EVP of Digital Customer Experience and became part of the Executive Committee in 2015. During her tenure as CMO, she strengthened Schneider’s global brand and digital engagement.
Before Schneider, Leong held senior roles at Nokia and WPP Group, working with global brands like P&G, Ford, and Heineken across Asia and Europe.
Driving a Purpose-Led Vision
Leong is a vocal advocate for ESG principles and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), emphasizing the importance of purpose-driven enterprises for building a sustainable future.
“Sustainability is our guiding north star that drives us to innovate and pursue decarbonization through energy efficiency, automation, and digitization,”Chris Leong said.
Leong also expressed gratitude to her former marketing team:
“Thank you for your courage, creativity, and partnership over the past decade. It’s been my privilege to serve as CMO.”
Her new role reinforces Schneider Electric’s commitment to being a global sustainability leader as it continues to pursue Net-Zero ambitions.