Aveva has announced Caspar Herzberg as CEO, who brings a deep understanding of how technology can transform and reshape industries. With more than 25 years' software and industry experience, Herzberg will enable innovation and drive responsible use of resources. Herzberg joined Aveva in 2021 as Chief Revenue Officer and assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2022.

Aveva has recently been acquired by Schneider Electric, and as Aveva CEO, he will also be a member of the Schneider Electric Executive Committee. Digital transformation. Prior to joining Aveva, Herzberg led all aspects of Schneider Electric's business in over 80 countries as President, Middle East & Africa.

He started his business career at Accenture based out of its London office and worked in extensive digital transformations for the global energy sector. At Cisco, Herzberg led sales and services for over ten years, developing smart cities strategies, technology innovation and business master plans for the private and public sector in China, Asia, Japan, Australia, the USA, and Europe. Herzberg replaces Peter Herweck, who will become CEO of Schneider Electric from May 4, 2023.