Roland Busch, Ph.D.
President and CEO, Siemens AG
Professional Overview
Roland Busch is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens AG, a global technology powerhouse focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. With over two decades of experience at Siemens, Busch has established himself as a respected industry leader known for his strategic vision, operational expertise, and commitment to driving sustainable innovation.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As President and CEO of Siemens AG since February 2021, Busch is responsible for leading the company's global operations and steering its transformation towards a more digitalized, decarbonized, and resilient future. Under his stewardship, Siemens has accelerated its focus on electrification, automation, and digitalization, cementing its position as a premier provider of industrial automation, smart infrastructure, and mobility solutions.
Busch also serves as the Chairman of Siemens Mobility GmbH, where he oversees the company's global transportation business, driving the development of cutting-edge rail and road infrastructure technologies. Additionally, he is a Supervisory Board Member at Munich Re, one of the world's leading reinsurance companies, and the Chairman of the Asia-Pacific Committee of German Business (APA), a prominent organization promoting economic cooperation between Germany and the Asia-Pacific region.
Career Progression
Busch joined Siemens in 1994 and has held several key leadership positions within the company, including Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, where he has been instrumental in shaping the company's strategic direction and driving operational excellence.
Prior to his current role, Busch served as the Chief Operating Officer of Siemens AG, where he was responsible for the company's global operations, digital transformation, and sustainability initiatives. His proven track record of driving innovation, improving efficiency, and fostering collaboration has been crucial in positioning Siemens as a leader in its respective markets.
Academic Background
Busch holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany, where he specialized in semiconductor physics and nanotechnology. His academic background has provided him with a deep understanding of the technical aspects of Siemens' core businesses, enabling him to make informed decisions and drive strategic initiatives that leverage the company's technological capabilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Strategic leadership and business transformation
- Operational efficiency and process optimization
- Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 technologies
- Sustainability and environmental stewardship
- Global collaboration and cross-cultural management
Professional Impact
Under Busch's leadership, Siemens has accelerated its transition towards a more sustainable, digitalized, and resilient business model. Key achievements include:
- Driving the company's strategic pivot towards electrification, automation, and digitalization, resulting in significant revenue growth and market share gains
- Spearheading Siemens' ambitious climate action plan, which aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050
- Expanding Siemens' global footprint and strengthening its position in emerging markets, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region
- Fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, leading to the development of groundbreaking technologies in areas such as smart grid solutions, autonomous mobility, and medical imaging
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic vision, and commitment to sustainable innovation, Roland Busch is well-positioned to lead Siemens AG into a new era of growth and transformation. His proven track record of driving operational excellence, fostering global collaboration, and delivering measurable results make him a highly respected and influential figure in the global technology and industrial sectors.
