Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, announced the appointment of Chris Collins as Senior Vice President of Digital Buildings for the U.S., effective July 1.
Collins, a 32-year veteran of the buildings industry, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to his new role. He has spent the last 22 years at Schneider Electric, most recently serving as Ireland Country President.
In his new role, Collins 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. “We have a great team in the U.S., and our role is to partner with you to ensure that your building is as people centric and energy efficient as possible, helping you to elevate your environment. With electrification and digitalization making buildings smarter and more efficient, this is an exciting time for our industry.”
In his previous role, Chris 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, Collins held leadership roles in the Global Digital Energy line of business and the U.S. Digital Energy team.
Collins, who will be based at the company’s Dallas Hub, will 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.
Recently recognized as the world’s most sustainable company by TIME Magazine and Corporate Knights, Schneider Electric was named as one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025, and the company is proud to be recognized as a 2025 Gold Military Friendly® employer.
