Energy and automation digital solutions provider Schneider Electric announced the appointment of Chris Leong as its new Chief Sustainability Officer.

In her new role, Leong will be responsible for driving Schneider Electric’s sustainability strategy, commitments and engagements, in areas ranging from corporate citizenship and institutional affairs to sustainability performance and environmental impact, the company said.

Leong has been with Schneider Electric since 2012, joining the company as the Executive Vice President of Digital Customer Experience, and most recently serving as Chief Marketing Officer and a member of the company’s Executive Committee.

Before joining Schneider Electric, Leong led Nokia’s Greater China, Korea & Japan region, after having held various global roles including Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. Prior to joining Nokia, she held various senior executive positions in WPP group, including Bates Asia, Ogilvy Europe and Grey Global Group Asia, working with global brand leaders such as P&G, Ford, HSBC, Heineken and various telco brands. ​

Commenting on her appointment, Leong said that she sees sustainability as Schneider’s “guiding north star that ignites our curiosity, encouraging us to question the status quo and unleash innovative ideas to overcome challenges that may seem daunting. It is thanks to our determination to turn ambitions into actions that we are a decarbonization champion, relentlessly pursuing energy efficiency, automation, and digitization innovation that makes a difference.״

On the company’s website, Schneider Electric said:

“Chris is passionate about ESG-based principles and is a firm believer that purpose-led enterprises are the foundation for a sustainable and equitable future for our businesses, customers, employees, communities and the environment.”