The current Co-CEO of SAP, Jim Hagemann Snabe (47), is to be appointed member of the Supervisory Board by court order on application by the company as successor to Josef Ackermann (65), who is leaving the Siemens Supervisory Board at his own request on September 30, 2013. This was decided by the Siemens Supervisory Board at its meeting today. "In view of the growing strategic importance of digitalization for Siemens' core businesses, we are adding to the technology and software competence of the Supervisory Board with the appointment of Jim Hagemann Snabe. We are gaining an internationally respected expert in this area. I am looking forward to working with him," said Gerhard Cromme, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG.
- Thomas new Siemens CFO effective immediately
- Helmrich appointed Labor Director as of October 1
Siemens AG has appointed a new CFO with immediate effect and will concentrate responsibilities within the Managing Board as of October 1, 2013. At its meeting today, Siemens' Supervisory Board appointed Ralf Thomas (52) CFO of Siemens AG. Mr. Thomas was previously CFO at the company's Industry Sector. His successor to this position will be announced soon. "With Ralf Thomas, we are gaining an experienced CFO who is very familiar with circumstances at Siemens through his many years of working at the company," said the Chairman of the Siemens Supervisory Board Gerhard Cromme.
- Siemens again awarded top ranking in Dow Jones Sustainability Index
- No. 1 and thus the most sustainable company across seven industries
Siemens has been named the most sustainable capital goods company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), an internationally renowned sustainability ranking published by an association of investors. The company's top position underscores its uncontested leadership in sustainability across seven industries. Siemens also received this honor last year – the highest that a company can achieve in the DJSI.
- Europeans@Siemens in second year with 31 participants
- Siemens currently training about 1,000 young people in European countries outside Germany
- Training locations include the UK, Spain and Hungary
Around 2,200 young people will be starting their professional careers at about 40 Siemens locations Germany-wide at the beginning of the new training year. Once again, the new trainees will include 31 participants in the Europeans@Siemens program. Hailing from 12 EU countries – including Spain, Greece, Poland and the UK – the 31 career-starters will train in Berlin and return to their native countries upon graduation. Europeans@Siemens was launched as a pilot project in 2012. "The first year was a complete success – for the young people and for Siemens. That's why we're eager to continue the program," said Brigitte Ederer, Siemens' Chief Human Resources Officer and Labor Director. "Training at Siemens is increasingly international in orientation," she added. "We've run training programs in many countries for years. They're helping us build the next generation of qualified employees while making a small contribution to the fight against youth unemployment."
- Joe Kaeser designated new President and CEO
- Peter Löscher resigns position by mutual consent
Joe Kaeser (56), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Siemens AG since 2006, has been designated the new President and CEO of Siemens AG, effective August 1, 2013. A new CFO will be appointed very shortly. The current CEO Peter Löscher will resign his position at the end of the day today and leave the Managing Board of Siemens AG by mutual consent. These changes were unanimously approved by the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG at its meeting today.
- Orders in the third quarter climb 19 percent
- Order backlog reaches a new high of €102 billion
- Revenue down two percent
- Total Sectors Profit declines due to charges for Siemens 2014
- Net income rises to €1.1 billion
In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, Siemens made progress in strengthening its core business activities. Orders rose considerably on a major contract win. Total Sectors Profit declined due to charges related to the implementation of the Siemens 2014 program. Revenue declined slightly owing to a weak market environment.
At its meeting today, the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG approved the establishment of a compensation committee. Regulatory and legal requirements and the importance of compensation-related topics in the company's dialogue with society were the backdrop for this step.
Today I offered premature termination of my employment contract, which runs until 2017, to the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG.
At its meeting on July 31, 2013, the Supervisory Board of Siemens AG will decide on the early departure of the President and CEO. In addition, it will decide on the appointment of a member of the managing board as President and CEO. The agenda of the meeting of the Supervisory Board has been extended accordingly.