This archive report was first published on 19 August 2020.
On August 19, 2020, Schneider Electric East Africa made history by appointing Carol Koech as its first Kenyan woman country president. Koech joined the company in 2018 and has been instrumental in transforming the Building's Segment and the Access to Energy program in East Africa.
With over 15 years of career experience leading operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, Koech has held various positions in finance, project development, engineering, and commercial roles. Prior to joining Schneider Electric, she worked as a senior sales manager at General Electric, overseeing sales and customer engagements. Koech also spent five years at Unilever.
Carol Koech holds a Bachelor's degree in Science, Electrical & Electronic Engineering from the University of Nairobi and an MBA from Strathmore Business School. She is also a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.
As country president, Koech will drive Schneider Electric East Africa's digitization across portfolios, focusing on innovation and growth. The company, present in over 100 countries, is a leader in the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation.
