Engineering and technology expert Siemens has confirmed the appointment of Barry Glew as Managing Director of its Building Technologies (BT) division in the UK. Barry is joined on the executive team by Lee Shimwell who takes on the role of Finance Director. Both appointments are effective immediately.
In his newly expanded role, Barry will drive the continued growth of the division which comprises the Low Voltage (including Electrium), Control Products & Systems, Security Solutions and Fire Safety business units.
Lee Shimwell (left), Finance Director, and Barry Glew (right), Managing Director of Building Technologies
Holding a degree in electronics and electrical engineering, Barry has more than 20 years senior-level expertise with Siemens gained both in the UK and in Germany. His career in the Building Technologies industry began in 2008 when he was appointed Managing Director of Electrium, one of the UK’s leading electrical groups that was acquired by Siemens in 2006. Barry will continue to also have overall management responsibility for Electrium and will be based at the company’s headquarters in Cannock, Staffordshire.
A qualified Chartered Accountant, Lee Shimwell joined the Siemens Mergers & Acquisitions team in 2001. He moved to the Building Technologies division in 2005 as Divisional Controller for the company’s Security Solutions business and was appointed Finance Director of Electrium in 2008. Lee will split his time between Cannock and Siemens’ UK headquarters in Frimley, Surrey.
Barry Glew commented; “Both Lee and I are very much looking forward to the new challenges and opportunities that our roles will bring in this diverse industry sector.
“Together, and with the support of our strong management team, we are focused on providing customers and partners across the buildings industry with a sector-leading portfolio of products, systems and solutions for fire protection, security and the energy efficient operation of residential, commercial and infrastructure facilities.
“Our priority is to maximise the opportunities that exist through the closer alignment and cooperation of the business units within our division. This will ensure we are at the forefront of providing our Customers in the future with additional added value through the provisions of high quality, energy efficient solutions for the intelligent buildings.”
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About Siemens in the UK
Siemens was established in the United Kingdom 167 years ago and now employs 16,915 people in the UK. Last year’s revenues were £4.2 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
For more information, contact:
Laurie Waugh
Head of Communications - Building Technologies
Siemens Plc
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Email: laurie.waugh@siemens.com
Emma Whitaker
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Siemens Plc
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