Aparna Prabhakar

Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer, Energy Management, Schneider Electric

Aparna Prabhakar is a seasoned senior business executive and change catalyst, specializing in crafting and implementing strategies for sustained growth.

In previous role as Senior Vice President at Schneider Electric, where she led Strategy and sustainability for Secure Power and Data Center, shaping the organization's trajectory and defining its long-term sustainability agenda.

Previously, Aparna drove the global IBM Quantum Computing ecosystem, pioneering market expansion, adoption, and business advancement in the dynamic world of cutting-edge technology. She orchestrated the development of the world's largest quantum computing network, boasting over 200 partners. Drawing on her background in corporate strategy at IBM, she provided strategic counsel to C-suite leaders on AI, Quantum computing, High-performance computing systems, and Cloud Computing.

Aparna's contributions to the electronics and infrastructure industry have earned her accolades, including her induction into the prestigious IBM Industry Academy in 2021, honoring her as one of the top 300 industry luminaries worldwide. She holds numerous patents and publications, has been lauded as one of IBM's three most dynamic technical women, and has been honored with the Rising Technical Star Award by the Women of Color organization.

Aparna holds an MBA from MIT Sloan School of Management and an MS from Louisiana State University. Committed to giving back, she dedicates her time as an advisory board member for the Guidance Center of Westchester, advocating for STEM opportunities for disadvantaged youth.