Schneider appoints David Hall president of its UK & Ireland operation
2 February 2026 
Schneider Electric has appointed David Hall as president of its UK and Ireland (UK&I) region, succeeding Kelly Becker who has held the position for the past five years. Hall will spearhead the strategic growth in an area that Schneider regards as being pivotal to its ambitions in Europe. He will report to Laurent Bataille, executive vice-president of Europe operations.
Hall and Becker will work together to ensure a smooth transition. Schneider will announce Becker’s next role separately. “Kelly leaves a lasting legacy of transformational impact across the UK and Ireland and more widely across Europe, and we are deeply grateful,” says Bataille.
Hall, an electrical and electronics engineer, has held senior positions at Schneider Electric for nine years, most recently as global senior vice-president for industrial automation strategic accounts. Before this, he led the UK&I Power Systems business, overseeing the shift to renewable generation, EVs, electric rail and shore-to-ship electric charging.
Before joining Schneider, Hall held senior roles in energy and utility companies including Engie, SSE, E.ON, Severn Trent Water, AES and RWE npower.
“The UK and Ireland are both taking decisive steps towards a more sustainable future, electrifying, automating, digitalising and decarbonising their industries, buildings and power grids,” says Laurent Bataille. “The net-zero economy in the UK alone could be worth £1 trillion by 2030 – spelling an enormous opportunity for growth, innovation and job creation to strengthen energy sovereignty and resilience across industries.
“Meanwhile, smarter investments in energy infrastructure and transport will significantly contribute to the effective implementation of Ireland’s National Development Plan, with billions of euros already allocated for strategic energy projects.
“David’s strong customer focus, proven track record of growth, and deep market insight make him exceptionally well equipped to lead us into the next phase of our UK and Ireland journey as we continue to strengthen our position as the region’s trusted energy technology partner,” he adds.
Hall says: “This is a hugely exciting time for the UK and Ireland as the energy transition accelerates – and off the back of our recent multi-million pound investment into state-of-the-art operations such as our smart manufacturing plant in Scarborough. I am thrilled to lead a strong team as we deliver even greater impact for our customers and partners, helping them to realise the commercial benefits of decarbonisation.
“Our commitment to supporting local economies and driving industrial competitiveness through sustainable progress remains paramount,” he continues. “I look forward to leading our continued growth, and it will be my priority to keep close step with the evolving direction of markets and customer demands.”
