Matthew Baynes

Matthew Baynes is the Vice President for Schneider Electric’s Secure Power and Data Centre Division in the UK and Ireland. A proven commercial leader with over 20 years’ experience across the data centre, IT, and critical power industries, today Matthew works closely with Schneider Electric’s customer and partner ecosystems to support the design, build and operation of next-generation, sustainable, AI infrastructure – helping prepare the UK for the next wave of AI-driven demand and positioning Schneider Electric as the energy technology partner for AI. Matthew has spent the last two decades driving growth across Schneider Electric’s global data centre business, most recently as Global Vice President for Strategic Partners and Cloud and Service Providers, where he led a team supporting major cloud, colocation and hyperscale deployments - scaling the organisation from an early-stage function into a globally significant operation that continues to serve the industry's leading businesses. Previously, as Global Colocation Segment Director, he launched Schneider Electric's first multi-country targeted account programme, which has since grown into a core pillar of the company's global strategy. He has also contributed to major industry bodies, councils and trade associations, including techUK and the European Data Centre Association (EUDCA), helping shape policy, and encouraging sustainability initiatives alongside long-term industry development.