Schneider Electric Appoints Kobus Vermeulen as Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Kobus Vermeulen as its new Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation. Vermeulen’s predecessor, Hennie Colyn has joined Schneider Electric’s Mining, Mineral and Metals segment team.

With over two decades of experience in the field of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and instrumentation, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.

Vermeulen will be responsible for Schneider Electric’s procession automation business in the SADC region which includes countries such as South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique.

My goal is to solidify Foxboro’s value proposition in the marketplace and ensure that our DCS (distributed control systems) and instrumentation offerings receive the exposure it deserves.

Kobus Vermeulen, Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation, Schneider Electric

Vermeulen’s journey into the world of process automation began in 2002 when he joined the then sole distributor of Foxboro DCS and Instrumentation in Sub-Sahara. Since then, he has been a key figure in the process automation marketplace, establishing strong relationships across industry.

Working closely with Foxboro clientele in Southern Africa and beyond prepared me for the role I now find myself in. Service delivery and customer satisfaction have always been at the heart of my work, making this transition into my new role a very natural progression.

Kobus Vermeulen, Direct Sales Executive, Process Automation, Schneider Electric