KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Aamir Paul
Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | 9:00 AM (EDT)
Grand Riverview Ballroom

Aamir Paul

President, North America Operations, Schneider Electric

The latest innovations in artificial intelligence, digitization, automation, and sustainable infrastructure are fueling a massive transformation across the industrial space — impacting virtually every facet of the sector from production to delivery and, most importantly, the people behind it.

Automation, digitalization, advanced robotics and AI are not only enhancing visibility and control but also driving significant efficiency improvements and boosting productivity. Making the most of these opportunities requires overcoming some of the industry’s greatest challenges, ranging from time and workforce management to adopting competitive business models built for a dynamic, flexible world.

As we look back at the technological innovation over the past century, it is clear that the industrial revolution we are witnessing now is unprecedented in terms of momentum and scale. And it’s one that will require industry to challenge its most core beliefs and reimagine and redefine what is possible.

Aamir Paul, President of North America Operations, will explore the opportunity that now exists as a result and what that means for the future of US manufacturing and its future-ready workforce.

Questions we will answer:

  • How will industrial automation impact the workforce today and tomorrow?
  • What do different generations need from automation in their daily jobs? What does it mean for the jobs of tomorrow’s workforce?
  • Which industries will benefit the most and/or have the potential to scale the fastest?

Speaker Bio

Aamir Paul is the President of North America Operations and a member of the Global Executive Committee for Schneider Electric. In this role, he leads all operations from strategy to execution for Canada, Central America, Mexico, and the United States — delivering best-in-class solutions for partners and end-users across the Energy Management and Industrial Automation businesses. Prior to this role, Aamir served three years leading commercial operations as the U.S. Country President. He also led Business Operations and the U.S. National Sales team since joining the company in 2013. Before arriving at Schneider Electric, Aamir spent over a decade at Dell, where he held several key roles of increasing responsibility in North America and Europe. He served as Dell’s Senior Vice President of Server Solutions, leading the development and execution of the company’s go-to-market strategy for all key markets and customer segments worldwide. He also had global sales responsibility for Data Center Solutions (DCS) and High-Performance Computing (HPC), focusing on the top 100 customer relationships. Earlier in his career, Aamir worked as a Process Engineer at AlliedSignal (now a part of Honeywell). He holds a B.S. in chemical engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL., and completed advanced management studies at the University of Chicago Booth and INSEAD. Aamir serves as a board member for USG, Enable, and the Executives’ Club of Chicago. Aamir and his family live in Chicago, and he enjoys amateur photography and travel.

Session(s):

Redefining Industry: A Bold New Era for American Manufacturing and the Opportunities It Creates for the American Workforce | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 - 9:00 AM (EDT)