Chippenham, UK, 2015-Apr-02
Based in York, Steve will take overall responsibility for the company’s portfolio of projects delivered from the Central East region, ensuring they are delivered on time, safely and efficiently.
Steve joined Siemens in March 2014 as Programme Director for the region, leading the company’s project management and planning community.
Commenting on the appointment, Siemens Director Delivery, Rob Morris said: “I am delighted to welcome Steve to this new role. He brings a wealth of project portfolio management expertise, together with general management experience gained from organisations such as Thales.
“Working with a skilled and committed team, Steve will now take overall responsibility for a range of projects we are currently delivering, including Sheffield Re-control, Great Northern Great Eastern (GNGE), North Lincolnshire Resignalling and Brigg Resignalling.”
Siemens Rail Automation is a global leader in the design, supply, installation and commissioning of track-side and train-borne signalling and train control solutions. Its portfolio includes train control, interlocking systems, operations control systems, components, track vacancy detection, level-crossing protection, rail communications, and cargo automation for both passenger and freight rail operators.
Siemens Rail Automation employs over 9,500 people across a network of offices worldwide. In the UK, 1,650 employees operate from offices in Chippenham, London, Croydon, Poole, Birmingham, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Manchester, York, Glasgow and Newport, delivering both mainline and mass transit programmes.
For more information, visit www.siemens.com/rail-automation.
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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 major provider of power transmission solutions and a pioneer in infrastructure solutions as well as automation, drive and software solutions for industry. The company is also a leading provider 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 year 2014, which ended on September 30, 2014, Siemens generated revenue from continuing operations of €71.9 billion and net income of €5.5 billion. At the end of September 2014, the company had around 357,000 employees worldwide. Further information is available on the Internet at www.siemens.com.
