Stanford Energy Seminar | Susan Uthayakumar, Prologis

The Stanford Energy Seminar has been a mainstay of energy engagement at Stanford for nearly 20 years and is one of the flagship programs of the Precourt Institute for Energy. We aim to bring a wide variety of perspectives to the Stanford community – academics, entrepreneurs, utilities, non-profits, and more.

About the talk

The buildings that move the world’s goods are becoming an essential part of how we power it. Join Susan Uthayakumar, Chief Energy & Sustainability Officer at Prologis, in conversation with William Chueh, Director of the Precourt Institute for Energy, for a look at how a global leader in logistics real estate is scaling energy solutions to meet growing power demand, strengthen resilience, and advance decarbonization.

Susan Uthayakumar serves as the Managing Director, Chief Energy and Sustainability Officer and Executive Committee Member at Prologis, where she leads the company’s Energy Solutions business. In this role, she oversees the development and deployment of solutions that help customers achieve energy independence through distributed energy resources, fleet electrification, and strategic energy management. As a member of the company’s executive management team, Susan ensures alignment with Prologis’ broader business objectives and growth strategy. With a focus on scaling energy and mobility solutions, Susan plays a key role in optimizing Prologis’ assets to drive long-term value for customers. Her leadership has helped position Prologis as a global leader in providing innovative energy and mobility infrastructure within logistics real estate.

Prior to joining Prologis, Susan held various leadership positions at Schneider Electric, most recently serving as president of the Global Sustainability Business Division, where she was responsible for advancing decarbonization and energy management solutions for global customers. She also served as CEO of Schneider Electric Canada, where she led the company’s transition to a digital power and automation technology leader.

Susan has also led mergers and acquisitions at McCain Foods Limited, a global leader in the frozen food industry, and has held leadership positions at Deloitte, a global advisory firm.

She holds an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, focusing on international business practices, along with a Master of Accounting (MAcc) and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Waterloo. Susan has also completed the Board Certification Program at Stanford and holds the Chartered Accountant (CA) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations.

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