Ruth Seah

Ruth Seah is the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for Global Services at Schneider Electric, a position she has held since February 2021. With over 30 years of experience in the IT and energy sectors, she has a strong background in leadership and strategy development.

Professional Experience

• Schneider Electric

  • Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, Global Services (Feb 2021 - Present)
  • Vice President, Field Services for East Asia & Japan (Nov 2017 - Feb 2021)

• Microsoft

  • Director Services Marketing & Strategy, Asia Pacific (Jan 2013 - Sep 2017)
  • Director, Enterprise & Partner Group (Jan 2011 - Jan 2013)

• IBM

  • Held various leadership roles including:
    • Director, ASEAN Integrated Technology Services (Jan 2010 - Dec 2010)
    • Country Manager, Integrated Technology Services in Singapore (Feb 2002 - Dec 2004)

Education and Certifications

Ruth holds several certifications, including:

• Strategy in the Age of Digital Disruption from INSEAD Executive Education (Aug 2019)
• Generative AI for Business Leaders from LinkedIn (Jan 2024)
• Certified Performance Leadership Coach (CPLC) from BP Coach Training Pte Ltd (Jan 2024)

Language Proficiency

• English: Full professional proficiency
• Chinese: Professional working proficiency
• Cantonese and Hokkien: Limited working proficiency

Ruth Seah's extensive experience in both strategic roles and operational leadership positions her as a key figure in Schneider Electric's global services strategy.