Speaker Bio
Matthew Baynes
Matthew Baynes is Vice President for Schneider Electric’s Secure Power and Data Centre Division in the UK & Ireland, appointed on 1st January 2026. With over two decades of experience shaping the global data centre and critical power landscape, Matthew is at the forefront of enabling next-generation, sustainable AI infrastructure. His mission? To help customers and partners prepare for the explosive growth of AI-driven demand and position Schneider Electric as the energy technology partner of choice.
Previously, Matthew served as Global VP for Strategic Partners and Cloud & Service Providers, where he transformed Schneider’s hyperscale and colocation business into a globally significant operation. A passionate advocate for industry progress, he has influenced policy and sustainability initiatives through leading bodies such as techUK and the European Data Centre Association.
