Rodrigues leads the data centre business across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, & UAE
France-headquartered multinational firm Schneider Electric – which provides energy technologies and real-time automation digital solutions to address efficiency and sustainability in homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure, and industries – has appointed Manuel Alzugaray Rodrigues as the Vice President for the company’s Secure Power division in the Gulf region.
Rodrigues, who has more than 16 years of experience in the technology channel space, will now lead the company’s data centre business across Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE.
A computer systems engineering graduate of Boston University, Rodrigues joined Schneider Electric in 2014 as a sales manager. His last role was as an IT Business Unit sales director in North America. Rodrigues will transfer from North America to the Gulf this month.
Commenting on the appointment, the MEA Vice President for Secure Power at Schneider Electric, Ziad Youssef, said: “Manuel has excelled in a variety of sales roles throughout his time with Schneider Electric, and he’s exceptional in engaging with customers and partners.
“We’re excited about the capabilities that he’s going to bring to this role, and how he’ll take our Secure Power business to the next level.”
Schneider Electric’s Secure Power Division has supported the data centre industry for decades with a range of power and cooling products. The division is now driving transformation at the edge of the network with a range of new technologies. Secure Power supports customers, both business and government, throughout the Gulf.
Rodrigues said: “The Secure Power business is fundamental to the promise that Schneider Electric makes to its customers worldwide. We are at the heart of digitisation and we’re supporting our clients when it comes to greener, more sustainable data centres.
“I’m excited about what we can do with the team, our partners, and customers, to drive the region’s digital transformation and help the region lead the way when it comes to using technology for a better future.”
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the undisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software. In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency. We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.
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