IWD: Female Employees Share Career Journey At Schneider Electric

In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD), Schneider Electric has reaffirmed its position as an employer of choice, showcasing its commitment to promoting gender equality and accelerating employee growth from entry-level to leadership.

Three female employees of the company have shared their career journey with Schneider Electric. The Youth Education and Entrepreneurship Programme Country Manager for West Africa, Funmilayo Olakitan, said, “I joined Schneider Electric in 2022 as a graduate marketing intern. Within six months, I was promoted to Marketing Communications Specialist and later transitioned to my current role in corporate citizenship as the Youth Education and Entrepreneurship Program and Foundation Delegate for Anglophone West Africa.

“Schneider Electric has been instrumental to my growth, providing leadership support, training, and courses to enhance my skills and leadership abilities.

The culture, people, and environment have enabled me to develop and progress continuously in my career. As a woman, I have received immense support from my colleagues and leaders, making my transition seamless,” she said.

Also, Talent Leader for Anglophone West Africa, Yewande Ayowole-Oso, reflected on her nine-year journey at Schneider Electric, during which she has held various roles, including HR Generalist, HR Service manager, HR Cluster Manager, HR Director, and now Talent Leader for Anglophone Africa.

She said, “Schneider Electric has been more than just a workplace for me; it has provided a platform to develop and apply my expertise across different HR functions, equipping me with the skills to lead at various levels.

Territory Technology Lead Belema Koleoso, who joined Schneider Electric in 2015 with a passion for contributing as an engineer, described her career journey. “I began my career driven by a passion to contribute as an engineer towards building a better world, with automation and control as my tools. Reflecting on the past 10 years, I can confidently say that Schneider Electric has provided me with a platform to achieve much more than I initially envisioned,” she said.

Schneider Electric stated that it is committed to increasing gender diversity by hiring 50 per cent women and increasing leadership positions by 30 per cent.