Growing Talent Through Transformation with Peter Hope

Original production by Thrive HR Exchange
Hosted by Matthew Chapman, Co-creator of Thrive HR Exchange and Founder of ChapmanCG

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As a leading energy technologies provider, Schneider Electric has come a long way in transforming their multinational business to be more customer-centric and nimble. Their unique ‘hub’ operating model has translated to all aspects of HR, from talent sourcing through to leadership development and workplace flexibility.

As the Global VP of Leadership & Talent Development, Peter Hope has played a pivotal role in shaping Schneider’s business and digital transformation, especially in leadership management. He shares with us some of his key learnings, including:

• Employee engagement measures and the surprising data during COVID-19 times.

• Focus on new leadership styles, from high-controllers to enablers.

• Remote working and its impact on productivity and collaboration.

Guest Bio:

Peter Hope is Global VP, Leadership and Talent Development at Schneider Electric. Peter oversees the Schneider Leadership Academy which provides a total portfolio of leadership development solutions across the company’s community of 15,000 people leaders at all levels. Current areas of focus include enabling the leadership population to embrace culture change, digital transformation and strategies for performing in a complex and changing competitor landscape.

Prior to joining Schneider, Peter has held global talent, leadership and learning roles in Financial Services, Health Technology and Professional Services.

Peter is based in Hong Kong and his outside interests include elite-level cycling and racing and endurance sports. Peter was educated in Australia with an undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in Psychology and Change and a Masters of Business Science.

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