Schneider Electric picks Nirupa Chander to lead data center power team

Schneider Electric has appointed energy industry veteran Nirupa Chander to head up its data centre power business across several markets across the Middle East and Asia. She has taken on the role of senior vice president, secure power and data centers, international operations, at the power technology specialist.

Writing on LinkedIn, Chander said it was an “honor and a privilege” to take on the role. She added: “Early career experiences with controls and automation brought me into IT infrastructure, showing me how energy and data are increasingly intertwined.

“Working on microgrids highlighted the complexity of balancing the grid with energy storage technology and renewables — insights now applicable to creating sustainable data centers. It is exciting to see the strong coupling between data and energy, and I am excited about applying my knowledge and skills to this evolving field, especially with the anticipated growth in AI and its potential impact on the industry.”