Maximilian Egger appointed CEO of Siemens in Egypt

Previously CEO of Siemens in Ukraine, Egger’s career at Siemens spans more than 40 years. Since joining the firm in 1972 he has held a series of senior management positions across a wide range of businesses, including the energy, industrial solutions and technical services fields.

Egger also has significant international experience at Siemens, and has been instrumental in developing the company’s businesses in Libya, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Germany, Egypt, Romania and Ukraine.

“I am delighted to return to Egypt at such an exciting time, and I look forward to actively participating in the country’s sustainable growth,” said Egger. “Siemens has a long history in Egypt – more than 113 years – and we are fully committed to growing our business, developing local talent and addressing the future needs of the country.”

Dietmar Siersdorfer, CEO of Siemens in the Middle East, said: “Mohamed El-Mahdi has led our business successfully in Egypt, even through challenging times, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his commitment and dedication.

“Egypt is an important market for Siemens and I am pleased to welcome Maximilian Egger to the region, where his international experience will be invaluable as we continue to develop our presence in Egypt and beyond.”

Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a global technology powerhouse that has stood for engineering excellence, innovation, quality, reliability and internationality for more than 165 years. The company is active in more than 200 countries, focusing on the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. One of the world’s largest producers of energy-efficient, resource-saving technologies, Siemens is No. 1 in offshore wind turbine construction, a leading supplier of combined cycle turbines for power generation, a leading provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions and automation and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading supplier of medical imaging equipment – such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging systems – and a leader in laboratory diagnostics as well as clinical IT. In fiscal 2013, which ended on September 30, 2013, revenue from continuing operations totaled €75.9 billion and income from continuing operations €4.2 billion. At the end of September 2013, Siemens had around 362,000 employees worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.