- Cluster setup to be eliminated
- Countries to have more market competences and report directly to the Managing Board
- Corporate units to be bundled
The regional cluster setup which is currently in effect at Siemens is to be eliminated. By implementing this move, which will give the individual countries more competences in the future, Siemens intends to intensify its customer access and expand its regional business. "Eliminating the clusters will make Siemens more streamlined and closer to the markets. We're substantially strengthening our regions, whose heads are our customers' most important contacts," stated Joe Kaeser, President and CEO of Siemens AG.
- After five years of CEO experience outside of Siemens, Horst J. Kayser to return as head of the Corporate Strategies Department at Siemens
- Current strategy head Peter Herweck to make Siemens a leader in the process industry
- Janina Kugel to head personnel strategy and executive development at Siemens – Nicolas von Rosty to leave the company by mutual agreement
Horst J. Kayser has been appointed the new head of strategy at Siemens, effective November 1, 2013. He succeeds Peter Herweck, who is to make Siemens a leader in the process industry. Janina Kugel, head of human resources at Osram, will assume responsibility for personnel strategy and executive development at Siemens, effective December 1, 2013. The current head of the corporate department Corporate Development Executives, Nicolas von Rosty, will leave the company by mutual agreement.
Siemens President and CEO Joe Kaeser and Russian President Vladimir Putin met today for detailed talks in the Russian city of Tuapse. Russian Economics Minister Alexei Ulyukayev, the president of the Russian state oil company ROSNEFT, Igor Sechin, and the CEO of Siemens Russia, Dietrich Moeller, were also present at the meeting. The occasion was the opening of a new ROSNEFT refinery, in whose construction Siemens participated.
A new and exciting exhibition opens its doors on 8th October 2013 in London at the Crystal. Presented by engineering experts Siemens in conjunction with London Transport Museum and media specialists CBS Outdoor UK, 'Going Underground: Our journey to the future' will showcase future developments for metro-style trains and stations. At the heart of the exhibition will be a full-size mock up of a brand new concept metro train – the Siemens Inspiro. A mix of interactive exhibits on display - housed in a temporary 'station' building - will focus on technologies to help travellers find their way more easily, electronic ticketing developments, passenger information systems and station management solutions. "Going Underground" is free to enter and will be open for a three month period. It will be located on the site of The Crystal in Royal Victoria Docks, London.
Miguel-Angel López (48), previously the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Industry Automation Division, will become the new CFO of the Industry Sector, effective October 1. The business economist will succeed Ralf Thomas (52), who was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Siemens AG in mid-September 2013. López has served as the CFO of various business areas of Siemens VDO, Automation and Drives, Software and, since 2008, of the Industry Automation Division.
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.