It’s been a busy few months in the electrical industry, with new appointments and shake-ups across different sectors. Keep up to date with the latest movements here, as we details who has gone where…

SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC |
Ruben Llanes

Schneider Electric has appointed Ruben Llanes as Chief Executive Officer of Digital Grid.

Previously CEO of AutoGrid, Llanes delivered growth, introduced improved processes and methods, and launched new solutions. Llanes’ collective experience merges a common mission to digitize and modernise the grid, strengthening the value of Schneider and its ecosystem of portfolio companies, investments and partners bring to the industry.

“Ruben brings the right combination of leadership and expertise to deliver a more comprehensive solution to utilities and end-customers on both sides of the meter, with greater velocity and integration,” said Luis D’Acosta, CEO of Uplight and former Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric’s Digital Energy global business.

“I’m looking forward to continuing this important work with this immensely talented team while we evolve our business,” stated Llanes.

Llanes has held previous roles at Schneider Electric, including Vice President, National Sales Force, and Vice President, Channel Business Development & Strategy. In both roles, he successfully enabled strategic transformation and growth.

ANSELL LIGHTING |
Tom Preece, Callum Tymon, Greg Faulkner

Ansell Lighting has announced a string of new appointments as it strengthens and expands its UK sales team.

Three new Area Sales Managers have been appointed to look after the North, South East and Midlands regions.

Tom Preece has more than a decade of experience in the industry, working his way up from Graduate Trainee to work in a range of roles including both internal and external sales at a leading electrical wholesaler chain in Stoke, where he built a varied customer base. Tom will be looking after the Midlands region.

Callum Tymon has spent the majority of his career in electrical wholesaling, most recently in Preston. He will be working with Ansell customers across the North of England.

Greg Faulkner joins Ansell as ASM for the South East region, having spent more than 16 years working in the industry for lighting manufacturers, including ASM and National Account Manager roles.

Mark Abbott, Managing Director at Ansell Lighting said: “These appointments are a further indication of our commitment to providing the very best service to our customers. Callum, Greg and Tom all bring them a wealth of industry experience and will be great additions to our ever expanding team.”

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