Roland Busch

Dr. Roland Busch serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens AG, one of Europe's leading technology companies with nearly €80 billion in revenue and over 300,000 employees worldwide. Born in Erlangen, Bavaria in 1964, Busch represents a remarkable three-decade career progression within Siemens, having joined the company in 1994 and ascending through various leadership positions to become CEO in 2021, succeeding Joe Kaeser. As a physicist by training with a doctorate in quantum chromodynamics from Friedrich Alexander University, Busch brings a unique combination of deep technical expertise and strategic business acumen to his leadership role. Under his stewardship, Siemens has accelerated its digital transformation initiatives, expanding partnerships with technology giants including NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services to integrate generative AI and cloud computing across industrial operations. His leadership philosophy centers on the DEGREE framework, a comprehensive 360-degree approach that prioritizes all stakeholders including customers, suppliers, investors, employees, society, and the planet. Busch has been instrumental in launching groundbreaking innovations such as the Siemens Industrial Copilot, an AI-powered assistant developed in partnership with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. His strategic vision focuses on the convergence of physical and digital technologies, positioning Siemens at the forefront of Industry 4.0 and the industrial metaverse. Recognized as one of the most renowned technology executives in Europe, Busch's leadership has driven Siemens to achieve record financial performance over three consecutive years, earning him a five-year contract extension from the Supervisory Board through 2030. His global perspective, honed during his tenure as President and CEO of Siemens VDO Automotive Asia Pacific in Shanghai, continues to inform his approach to international business development and cross-cultural leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.