Julia Peyre Drives AI Strategy and Innovation at Schneider Electric, Boosting Diversity and Sustainability in AI

Julia Peyre Drives AI Strategy and Innovation at Schneider Electric, Boosting Diversity and Sustainability in AI

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has featured Julia Peyre, the new Head of AI Strategy and Innovation, on the AI at Scale podcast, where she discusses her role in driving AI innovation and strategy. With a decade of experience in data science and computer vision, Julia offers valuable insights into AI decision-making, including the trade-offs between in-house and off-the-shelf solutions. Since joining Schneider Electric in 2022, Julia has co-founded the computer vision community, led the Generative AI Task Force, and contributed to AI projects at Tractable. Her work aims to scale AI as a strategic enabler, helping the company deliver sustainable and impactful solutions. Julia’s appointment also highlights Schneider Electric’s commitment to diversity, with the company’s AI Hub reaching a 47% female hiring rate by the end of 2024.

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 31-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has announced an exclusive interview with Julia Peyre, the newly appointed Head of AI Strategy and Innovation, featured on the AI at Scale podcast. With over a decade of expertise in data science and computer vision, Julia, who holds a PhD in the field, offers a detailed exploration of how AI is driving transformation across various industries.

In this enlightening episode, Julia delves into the strategic decisions behind AI innovation, such as choosing between developing in-house solutions or adopting off-the-shelf technologies. She also shares her insights on effectively evaluating and testing new AI technologies, offering listeners practical advice on overcoming challenges, optimizing operations, and developing scalable AI solutions. Julia emphasizes the critical importance of aligning AI projects with business goals to achieve impactful and measurable results.

Since joining Schneider Electric in 2022, Julia has played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s AI strategy. She co-founded Schneider’s computer vision community, identified disruptive technologies, and led efforts in evaluating strategic start-up partnerships. As the leader of the company’s Generative AI Task Force, Julia has been instrumental in fostering innovation and driving the adoption of cutting-edge AI solutions throughout the organization. Her previous experience includes developing AI-based fraud detection products at Tractable, securing multiple patents, and leading international AI initiatives for clients across the globe.

Schneider Electric continues to prioritize the scaling of AI as a key strategic enabler for the company in 2025. Julia’s expertise will play a crucial role in advancing the adoption of new AI technologies, delivering sustainable solutions that create significant value for Schneider’s customers.

Julia’s appointment also highlights Schneider Electric’s commitment to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As of the end of 2024, the company’s AI Hub achieved a female hiring rate of 47%.

Philippe Rambach, Chief AI Officer at Schneider Electric, shared his thoughts on this milestone: “Innovation at scale through AI is a core focus for us, and building diverse, inclusive teams is essential for delivering outstanding results.”

To hear more of Julia’s insights and learn about Schneider Electric’s AI initiatives, tune into the latest episode of the AI at Scale podcast or read the episode summary available now.

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