Schneider Electric grows Secure Power business in Australia

Schneider Electric has appointed Roland Juenemann as leader for channels, alliances and distribution for its Secure Power business in Australia.

He steps into the role following Astrid Groves' departure and will lead Schneider Electric’s channel strategy across IT partners, electrical wholesalers, system integrators and national accounts.

His remit includes partner performance, capability development and go-to-market execution across key segments including enterprise, data centres and emerging AI infrastructure.

Since joining Schneider Electric in 2019, Juenemann has led the Secure Power distribution strategy, working closely with partners to strengthen engagement and expand market reach across Australia.

Prior to Schneider Electric, he held senior channel and distribution leadership roles at Samsung Australia, Ingram Micro and Synnex, where he managed national partner programs.

Farokh Ghadially, VP of IT and data centres, Pacific at Schneider Electric, said the appointment comes at a time of increasing demand for integrated energy and digital infrastructure.

“Roland understands the evolving role of the channel as IT and electrical ecosystems continue to converge,” he said.

“His experience across distribution and partner enablement positions him well to support our partners as they respond to growing demand in areas such as data centres and AI-driven infrastructure.”

Juenemann said the opportunity ahead for partners is being shaped by rapid changes in technology and energy demand.

“Our partners are navigating increasing complexity, from the growth of AI workloads through to the need for more resilient and efficient infrastructure,” he said.

“There is a clear opportunity to strengthen capability across the channel and support partners to deliver integrated solutions that meet these challenges.”