Charles Schneider

Charles Schneider (June 28, 1898 – August 6, 1960) was a French businessman. He served as the Chairman of Schneider Electric from 1942 to 1960. Early life Charles Schneider was born on June 28, 1898, in Paris, France. His father was Eugène Schneider, II. His mother was Antoinette de Rafélis de Saint-Sauveur. He had two brothers, Henri-Paul and Jean, and a sister, Marie-Zélie. His cousin, Germaine Dulac, was a filmmaker. During World War I, he served in the French Army from 1916 to 1918, retiring as Second Lieutenant. He received the Croix de Guerre for his service. Career Schneider became a co-manager of the family business with his brother Jean in 1918. However, due to managerial disagreements with their father, they were fired in 1924. As a result, Schneider worked for the Gaumont Film Company.