Friedrich Richter

Friedrich Richter is a highly experienced executive with a robust background in software and automation solutions, currently serving as CEO and Managing Director at ProLeiT by Schneider Electric since June 2022. Prior to this role, Friedrich held multiple leadership positions at Schneider Electric, including Senior Vice President of Strategy for Industrial Automation, where a focus was placed on digital and sustainability transformations. Friedrich's tenure at McKinsey & Company as an Associate Partner involved leading over 50 projects in strategy, M&A, and commercial transformation across various sectors. Previous roles at Barclays Capital and Alcatel-Lucent further augmented a strong foundation in finance and telecommunications. Friedrich holds an MBA in Finance from INSEAD and a BS in Energy and Telecommunications from CentraleSupélec.