In this episode of the Workforce 4.0 podcast, host Ann Wyatt interviews Suzanne Soper and Doug Beck from Schneider Electric at the 2025 Schneider Innovation Summit. They discuss the importance of technology for the future of work, but also on the importance of hiring veterans, career pathing in the tech industry, and the significance of building a strong company culture. The guests share insights on the future of work, emphasizing the need for data-driven decision-making and the importance of nurturing young talent. This conversation highlights how investing in manufacturing in the win that we have to have.

In This Episode:

-02:00: The Convergence Of Consumer and Workforce Technology

-04:56: Applying AI For The People At Work

-15:03: Manufacturing Opportunities: The Younger Generations Aspire to Problem Solve

-18:09: Schneider Electric Driving The People/Technology Convergence

-19:07: Schneider's Billion Dollar Investment For A Sustainable Future

-22:54: Schneider Electric's Commitment To Workforce Development

-24:39: Investing In Veterans Through Unique Hiring Initiatives

-26:52: The Shift In Manufacturing Roles Past And Present

-29:56: Personal Testimonies of Career Pathing Opportunities At Schneider Electric

-33:40: Tips For Fostering A World Renowned Culture

-41:08: Investing In Your Talent Is The Win That You Have To Have

-45:42: Closing Remarks And Point of Contact Information

More About Suzanne Soper:

Suzanne Soper is Vice President of U.S. Services at Schneider Electric, leading commercial service operations and driving innovation across the EcoStruxure platform. With over 20 years in sales, operations, and business development, she’s passionate about building high-performing teams and advancing resilient, efficient, and sustainable solutions in the IoT era. Since joining in 2018, she’s held strategic leadership roles focused on critical power and software growth. To learn more about Suzanne,, connect with her here.

More About Doug Beck

Doug Beck is Director, US Industrial Automation Services Leader at Schneider Electric. Doug has over 25 years of experience across power, digital, energy, and industrial automation sectors. He is deeply committed to fostering a culture of trust and leveraging technology to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Currently, he lead a team of service professionals focused on consulting, digital transformation, and modernization services—driving greater reliability, resiliency, and sustainability in industrial automation processes. To learn more about Doug, connect with him here.