Bernd Montag

Dr. Bernd Montag has served as Chief Executive Officer of Siemens Healthineers since February 2015, leading one of the world's most prominent medical technology companies with over 73,000 employees worldwide. Born in Munich, Germany in 1969, Montag earned his Ph.D. in theoretical multi-particle physics from Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nuremberg, where his academic excellence was complemented by his athletic achievements as a junior national basketball player and professional player for TTL Bamberg in Germany's premier basketball league. His unique combination of scientific rigor and team leadership principles learned from professional sports has shaped his distinctive leadership philosophy. Under Montag's strategic vision, Siemens Healthineers has achieved remarkable transformation and growth. He successfully led the company through its historic initial public offering in March 2018, marking Germany's largest listing since Deutsche Telekom's IPO in 1996. His leadership culminated in the company's prestigious inclusion in the DAX index in September 2021, establishing Siemens Healthineers as one of Germany's ten most valuable publicly traded companies. Throughout his tenure, Montag has driven innovation in medical technology, including the launch of breakthrough products like the world's first photon-counting CT scanner, the NAEOTOM Alpha. His strategic leadership has positioned the company at the forefront of healthcare digitalization and precision medicine. Montag's career spans nearly three decades with Siemens, beginning in 1995 with roles in corporate quality management and hearing aid sales. His rapid progression through product management in computed tomography, marketing leadership in magnetic resonance, and ultimately becoming President of the Imaging & Therapy division before his CEO appointment demonstrates his deep technical expertise and business acumen. His leadership style emphasizes collaborative innovation, drawing from his sports background where he learned that 'a passionate and talented team, working together for one goal, can overcome any obstacle.' This philosophy drives Siemens Healthineers' mission to 'pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare for everyone, everywhere, sustainably,' reflecting his commitment to global healthcare advancement and sustainable business practices.