Marta K. Asack

For more than two decades, Marta Asack has cemented herself as a dynamic and versatile leader in the global technology and manufacturing sectors. Since 2025, she has excelled as the senior vice president of power products at Schneider Electric, where she oversees a $7 billion business unit dedicated to electrical distribution products. In this capacity, she leads a team of more than 500 professionals across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, managing the full product lifecycle from development to launch while engaging directly with customers to drive business growth and profitability. Ms. Asack’s responsibilities also include reviewing the progress of multiple product development projects, analyzing business performance and ensuring that Schneider Electric’s offerings meet evolving market demands.

Prior to her current role, Ms. Asack was active as the senior vice president of home and distribution at Schneider Electric from 2024 to 2025. She previously held the position of vice president of customer satisfaction and quality for global home and distribution from 2022 to 2024, where she was instrumental in enhancing customer experience and operational excellence on an international scale. In 2022, Ms. Asack was also appointed as the vice president of industrialization for home and distribution in North America, focusing on optimizing manufacturing processes and scaling production capabilities.

Ms. Asack’s expertise in business strategy, people management, global leadership and product development was further honed during her tenure at Sensata Technologies, Inc., in Attleboro, Massachusetts. In 2021, she worked as the senior director of program management and process engineering, leading cross-functional teams in the execution of complex engineering projects. Between 2019 and 2021, she directed program and product management as well as global business operations, overseeing the successful launch of hundreds of automotive products into the global market, many of which are now found in both conventional and electric vehicles. Ms. Asack’s earlier posts at Sensata Technologies included global product development manager for performance sensing from 2014 to 2015, product and operations manager for performance sensing from 2015 to 2018, and director of product and program management from 2018 to 2019.

Ms. Asack began her career at GE Aerospace, a subdivision of the General Electric Company, as an engine cycle design and analysis engineer for advanced technology and preliminary design from 2005 to 2006. She subsequently ascended through the company as a turbofan/turbojet performance engineer specializing in advanced technology and preliminary design from 2006 to 2010 and an advanced technology program manager from 2010 to 2013. Between 2013 and 2014, Ms. Asack concluded her tenure at GE, managing advanced health management systems and integration initiatives during this time. 

Among Ms. Asack’s most distinguished achievements is receiving a patent from the U.S. Patent Office for a control system algorithm now implemented in every Black Hawk and Apache helicopter—a testament to her technical acumen and innovative mindset. At Schneider Electric, she is particularly proud of developing products that advance sustainability and efficiency within data centers while upholding environmental responsibility. Her journey is deeply influenced by her immigrant experience—arriving in the United States from Poland at age twelve with limited English proficiency—and by her determination to honor her parents’ sacrifices through hard work and perseverance. Ms. Asack’s early exposure to manufacturing and product development after earning her undergraduate degree set the stage for a career marked by adaptability across aerospace, automotive and electrical manufacturing industries.

To support her professional ambitions, Ms. Asack pursued a formal education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, from which she earned a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering in 2005. She ultimately concluded her studies with a Master of Science in engineering management from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts in 2010 while balancing full-time work and family responsibilities. Following these accomplishments, Ms. Asack has pursued continuous professional development through multiple certifications from HEC Paris, MIT Professional Education, and GE Aerospace, including her Six Sigma Green Belt Certification.

Beyond her corporate achievements, Ms. Asack is committed to civic engagement and mentorship. She serves on the industry advisory council at the Gordon Institute at Tufts University since 2022 and mentors young women through Girls Inc., fostering interest in STEM fields. Her dedication extends to community service as a weekend volunteer at a downtown food kitchen alongside her family—a tradition that underscores her values of giving back—and as director for Day of Caring at Sensata Technologies in 2015. Earlier in her career, Ms. Asack tutored mathematics and science at Lynn Classical High School between 2005 and 2008.

Ms. Asack’s stellar endeavors have been recognized with numerous accolades, including being honored among the Top 50 Women Leaders of Nashville in 2025. She was also notably presented with the Ichabod Washburn Young Alumni Award from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2025. Moreover, Ms. Asack was celebrated with several engineering excellence awards and young engineer awards from General Electric Company.

In her personal life, Ms. Asack balances an active professional schedule with family commitments as a mother of three teenage sons and credits her husband Louis for his unwavering support as a stay-at-home father. She is committed to establishing a legacy centered on demonstrating that women can achieve any goal they set their minds to—whether pursuing careers or dedicating themselves to family—and on instilling perseverance both within her children and among those she mentors. Ms. Asack encourages others entering the industry to embrace new experiences beyond their comfort zones, seek out mentors or sponsors for support during challenging times and build strong support systems at home so they can thrive both personally and professionally.

Looking toward the future, Ms. Asack aims to continue her success within Schneider Electric while drawing on her extensive experience across large organizations to guide new aspirations and ventures toward success. She also intends to give back academically by teaching Master of Business Administration courses, sharing practical insights gained throughout her career. Likewise, Ms. Asack hopes to highlight her personal and professional actions as an exceptional example for those in her industry, community, and family alike.

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