Achieve your career potential. Discover the Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme at Schneider Electric

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1 Achieve your career potential Discover the Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme at Schneider Electric

2 How can you boost your career and become a global business leader? At Schneider Electric, we know the answer and invite you to discover the Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme: a unique opportunity to achieve your potential on the fast track to a global leadership role

3 Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management Our vision is of a world where we can all achieve more while using less of our common planet From the generation and transmission of energy to its consumption, Schneider Electric delivers a unique portfolio of products, solutions, and services to a wide range of industries. Our bestin-class competencies in energy management, information technology, automation, and security allow us to help customers around the world save energy, save money, and cut carbon emissions. We provide energy efficiency solutions for: > Utilities and Infrastructure > Industry > Data Centres > Commercial Buildings > Residential Buildings Utilities and Infrastructure Data Centres Residential Buildings Industry Commercial Buildings > Our mission is to help people make the most of their energy 3

4 Schneider Electric today 22.4 billion in consolidated revenue 32% Revenue 32% People Western Europe 7 Executive Committee members in Europe 27% Revenue 31% People Asia Pacific 39% sales in new economies 23% Revenue 21% People North America 2 5 Executive Executive Committee Committee members in North America members in Asia Pacific 137,000 employees in more than 100 countries 18% Revenue 16% People Rest of the world 1.8 billion net income in 2011 We are a global company with the ambition, know-how, and resources to manage the world s energy challenges in the 21 st century Today, with operations in over 100 countries and more than 130,000 employees around the world, Schneider Electric helps customers worldwide measure, manage, and optimize their energy consumption. Schneider Electric executive leaders operate around the globe and combine broad expertise with a collective vision for driving our performance as one of the world s premier energy management companies. 4

5 Picture yourself in a leading role in our global business Consider the opportunities of driving the new era of intelligent energy management With an accessible global market of 220 billion and a strategy focused on sustainable growth, Schneider Electric is optimistic about the future. We are uniquely positioned to address the world s energy challenges and continue to develop solutions that make energy available and efficient for billions of people. 70% of new GDP growth opportunity and 80% of new capital expenditures over the next 20 years will come from new economies* *Oxford Economics > We believe that our success in the years to come depends on the leaders we choose today 5

6 Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme at Schneider Electric Building a new generation of business leaders through a dedicated career plan To deliver the best results and tap into the enormous potential of new economies, Schneider Electric is building a new generation of business leaders through a unique, global initiative: Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme. If you are an MBA candidate who displays the cultural knowledge and linguistic skills helpful in working in emerging economies, Schneider Electric offers you a chance to: > experience unrivaled professional growth > gain comprehensive insight into a global business environment > prepare for a specific leadership role in one of our strategically critical countries > We have a strong senior executive team presence in Hong Kong, guiding the extensive business growth in Asia 6

7 Connecting top talents with our top leaders The Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme features direct involvement from Schneider Electric Executive Committee members who act as high-profile mentors for all participants The next generation of Schneider Electric business leaders will capture unprecedented growth opportunities with our strong market presence and industrial base in the new economies, especially in Asian countries. Today, we offer you a chance to work among world-class peers and receive high-profile mentorship from experienced Schneider Electric executives during a series of interdisciplinary business assignments that prepare you for successful leadership. By participating in the Acorn Programme at Schneider Electric, you set your career on a fast and steady track to achieving your ambitious goals. We are in an exceptional position to keep exploring the new frontiers of energy management technologies; seize new business opportunities offered by energy efficiency, smart grid, and smart cities; and offer the most advanced technologies of efficiency for the sustainability of our planet. Jean-Pascal Tricoire President and CEO, Schneider Electric 7

8 Turn your potential into global impact The Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme is designed to develop executive skills that prepare you for a successful career at Schneider Electric We understand how exposure to real, business-critical responsibilities drives performance and fosters career development. Participants in the Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme follow a tailored, accelerated development plan that features two years of practical assignments across geographical locations, real business environments, and diverse disciplines like Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Strategy and Innovation, and Marketing. Unlike many employee training courses in the marketplace, the Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme does not end after a two-year period of business assignments; it offers extended development and dedicated mentoring to prepare participants for specific leadership roles in the new economies. Diverse international, interdisciplinary assignments Extended training and development in different roles > > Appointment to an executive role in targeted new economy country Years 1 2 Years 3 7 Years 8 10> Your initial assignments in the Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme may be based in Asia, Europe, or the United States. Subsequent roles in your career path may see you based in any of these locations, but with a focus on the new economies and the target role of senior leadership position in one of these markets. 8

9 What makes Schneider Electric the employer of choice? Discover the values that drive our corporate culture and enable success and satisfaction of our employees Schneider Electric embraces a mature culture of responsibility in relationships with its people and societies around the globe. We leverage our international, dynamic, and open network of people dedicated to sustainable development of business and the world. Everyday, Schneider Electric employees work on innovative projects that make a difference and achieve outstanding results. Schneider Electric is international > We are a truly global enterprise. > We have a human network that is borderless. > We act globally and offer diverse opportunities. 137,000 employees in more than 100 countries around the world. 39% of our sales are generated by our operations in new economies. Schneider Electric is dynamic > We promote collaboration in a dynamic, global environment. > We are driven by new technologies and innovation. > We are open and straightforward. 11,000 Schneider Electric R&D engineers located in 26 countries around the world. 30% faster project management thanks to the Collaborative Project Portal our global, Web-based project management tool available in 20 languages. Schneider Electric cares > We listen to people and respond to their needs. > We build an environment of mutual trust and embrace national, cultural, and gender diversity. > We care for the planet through sustainability. 161,993 tons of C0 2 equivalent saved since 2009, exceeding our initial goal by almost 80%. 9.38/10 our 2011 Planet & Society Barometer result, reflecting our commitment to sustainable development. > The Chambre de Commerce in Paris awarded us the Human Capital Award in the Internationalization of Management category Schneider Electric fosters development > We support individual career development and share a strong talent mindset. > We are accountable to ensure success. > We are committed to walk the talk. Over 130,000 Energy University users around the world take free, online courses with our public energy education programme. 87% of our employees strongly agree with the statement I am willing to give extra effort to help Schneider Electric meet its goals. 9

10 Our power to achieve ambitious goals and outstanding performance lies in the engagement of our dedicated people around the world Because we recognize its crucial value-creating capacity, we ask ourselves, What can we do to foster employee engagement? Our answer is Total Employee Experience, a collaborative approach that empowers people to influence their own career development. The Total Employee Experience focuses on employee talent and drives our performance as Schneider Electric. Total Employee Experience is a global effort that creates a solid foundation for the long-term success of Schneider Electric. With this shared talent mindset, our world-class workforce, and the spirit of Schneider Electric, we are more optimistic than ever about the opportunities that lie ahead. We believe that there are no limits to what people can accomplish when they are empowered, engaged, and supported by a collaborative environment. Karen Ferguson Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources 10

11 Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme Key facts The Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme is a dedicated, fast-track career path for MBA candidates that offers: > A tailored progression plan in an international corporate environment driven by diversity, sustainability, and innovation > Two years of interdisciplinary, international, and business-critical assignments > Advanced training and development opportunities in different business disciplines including Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Strategy and Innovation, and Marketing > An extended period of executive training and progressive nominations to various, businesscritical functions at Schneider Electric > Direct sponsorship from Executive Committee members at Schneider Electric > A prospect of an appointment to a general management role at Schneider Electric in one of our strategic, new-economy countries Schneider Electric at a glance 22.4 billion in consolidated revenue in ,000 employees in more than 100 countries 220 billion of accessible market value 39% of sales in the new economies 1.8 billion net income in

12 Schneider Electric is calling on future business leaders today! Learn how to apply for the Acorn Emerging Leaders Programme at Follow us on 2012 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. Schneider Electric, The global specialist in energy management, and Energy University are trademarks owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 35 rue Joseph Monier, CS 30323, Rueil Malmaison Cedex (France) Tel. +33 (0) _GMA-GB