Schneider Electric, (Boston, MA)
Chris Collins was appointed senior VP of Digital Buildings for the U.S., effective July 1. He is a 32-year veteran of the buildings industry and has spent the last 22 years at Schneider Electric, most recently serving as Ireland Country President. In his new role, he will lead the Digital Buildings segment in the U.S., spearheading the strategy to build more resilient, human-centric, sustainable and efficient buildings across the country.
“Buildings are dynamic ecosystems adapting to the evolving needs of those who use them,” Collins said in the press release. “With electrification and digitalization making buildings smarter and more efficient, this is an exciting time for our industry.”
Collins previously was responsible for directing growth and strategy for Schneider Electric Ireland and supporting Irish customers with their sustainability transformations. Before moving to Ireland in 2021, he held leadership roles in the Global Digital Energy line of business and the U.S. Digital Energy team. He will be based at the company’s Dallas Hub; report to Aamir Paul, president of North America Operations; and serve on Schneider Electric’s North American leadership team.
Collins has an MBA from Loyola University Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in information management systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He succeeds James Mylett, who successfully led U.S. Digital Buildings for eight years and recently left the company.
