Schneider Electric™, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has today announced the promotion of Karlton Gray to Director, Channels, UK & Ireland.
An award-winning IT Channel leader with a proven-track record for channel growth, Karlton’s new role aims to drive collaboration and sustainability across Schneider Electric’s partner ecosystem in the UK and Ireland, including its EcoXpert partners, IT Channel Partners, operational technology (OT), electrical (ET), and midmarkets. His promotion also includes an expanded remit for working closely with Schneider Electric’s segment business units across the education, healthcare, life sciences and automotive sectors.
This promotion reflects Schneider Electric’s commitment to strengthening alignment across its partner ecosystem, and by connecting the diverse skill sets of its partners, and fostering collaboration among the community, the new role will enable partners to capitalise on emerging businesses opportunities surrounding AI infrastructure, including data centres and critical power systems, IT modernisation services and delivery of energy efficiency projects.
Karlton has been praised by peers for his inspiring leadership, passion for people and commitment to partners. His people-first approach has enabled him to build diverse, successful teams and establish himself as one of the UK’s most respected channel leaders, securing multiple awards for IT Channel leadership.
“Across the UK & Ireland, we are seeing significant demand for AI-driven infrastructure, data centres and critical power projects, and with it, greater requirements for IT modernisation services and energy efficiency upgrades,” said Karlton Gray, Director, Channels, UK & Ireland, Schneider Electric. “By bringing together our IT, OT, ET and EcoXpert specialists we can deliver turnkey solutions and create new opportunities to drive impact across the region. I am delighted to take on this expanded role and to be working with a much broader range of partners across our ecosystem.”
“Karlton has demonstrated strong leadership, resilience and an unwavering commitment to both his team and our partners,” said Mark Yeeles, Vice President, Secure Power, UK & Ireland. “This additional responsibility reflects not only his impressive track record but also the critical role our partners play in enabling AI infrastructure, sustainability and energy efficiency for our customers across the UK & Ireland. I am delighted to see Karlton take on this expanded role and have no doubt he will make a significant impact.”
Karlton’s promotion begins with immediate effect and represents a key step forward in Schneider Electric’s strategy to connect its diverse partner ecosystem, improve collaboration, and deliver greater value to customers in the era of AI and accelerated digital transformation.
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