Andreas J. Goss, Chief Executive, Siemens plc and Cluster North West Europe, said: "I am delighted to welcome John Armitt to our board. John’s extensive experience in the preparations for the Olympics, the rail industry as well as major UK and international infrastructure projects in the building, civil engineering and industrial construction markets will be a valuable asset to our company."
Siemens is becoming known as the ‘green infrastructure giant’ and the company’s focus on the strategic areas of Energy, Healthcare and Industry, including Transportation, means that large-scale industrial project expertise is of central importance to Siemens. "I very much look forward to working with John Armitt," said Mr. Goss.
Notes to Editors:
John Armitt’s appointment further strengthens the Siemens Holdings plc board which also comprises: Alan Wood CBE (Chairman), Andreas J. Goss, Roland Jaksch, Günter Dombrowe, Gerard Gent, Dr. Siegfried Russwurm, Dr. Christoph Kollatz, Dr. Ralf P. Thomas, Sir Ian Robinson (Advisory Member) and Sir Richard Sykes (Advisory Member).
John Armitt’s biography and picture is available on request.
About Siemens in the UK:
Siemens was established in the United Kingdom 166 years ago and now employs 18,402 people in the UK. Last year’s revenues were £3.7 billion. As a leading global engineering and technology services company, Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s major challenges, across the key sectors of energy, industry and healthcare. Siemens has offices and factories throughout the UK, with its headquarters in Frimley, Surrey. The company’s global headquarters is in Munich, Germany. For more information, visit www.siemens.co.uk
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