6 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • Industry News Driving the Energy Transition: Rhonda Doyle’s Vision for Schneider Electric Ireland In a fast-evolving energy landscape marked by geopolitical pressures, workforce transformation, and the urgent push for decarbonisation, leadership at the helm of major players in the sector has never been more vital. Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has named a new Country President for its Irish operations. In an interview with Rhonda Doyle, who officially stepped into the role on June 1st, laid out a compelling roadmap. Q: You’re stepping into this role at a time of great change in the energy sector. What’s your overall vision for Schneider Electric Ireland over the next 12 months? A: It’s very much about building on the strong foundation already in place. Chris Collins has done an incredible job positioning Schneider Electric as a thought leader in Ireland’s energy transition. My goal is to maintain that momentum — and accelerate it. My roadmap for the next year focuses on continuity, commercial growth, talent development, and tighter market integration — all underpinned by a deep commitment to customercentricity. Q: Your background is in global e-commerce with eBay — quite different from energy and automation. How has that shaped your leadership approach? A: It’s definitely an atypical route, but a valuable one. What eBay taught me was how to scale — how to move beyond having knowledge stuck in one person’s head. That’s something I brought into Schneider Electric from day one, especially around knowledge-sharing, building scalable systems, and centralising back-office support. And regardless of the industry, the fundamentals remain: be close to your customers, stay responsive to change, and have a strong pulse on the market. Q: As you return to lead the Irish team, what are your commercial priorities? A: It’s about realigning the team with a refreshed commercial vision. After working in various operational and services roles across Ireland and the UK, I’m in a strong position to re-engage internally while also helping the team better articulate the value we bring. Speaking with consultants and end users, it’s clear many are surprised at the depth of our engineering expertise here in Ireland. We need to simplify that message and communicate it more clearly. Q: How do you plan to increase Schneider Electric’s visibility in the Irish market? A: Strengthening the Schneider Electric brand in the Irish market is absolutely a top priority, and we're approaching it with a multi-faceted strategy. Beyond our continued valuable collaboration with key organisations like Dublin Chamber of Commerce, American Chamber Ireland and IBEC, etc., we also plan to significantly increase our visibility by consistently showcasing Schneider Electric's unparalleled global expertise – bringing worldclass insights, proven technologies, and successful case studies from our international operations directly to the Irish market. This means actively participating in and leading discussions at key industry events and trade shows, where we can Rhonda Doyle, Country President of Schneider Electric Ireland. An interview with Rhonda Doyle, New Country President of Schneider Electric Ireland.
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