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Siemens automation business restructuring

Overview

Siemens AG is restructuring its automation business under its ‘ONE Tech Company’ strategy. Effective October 1, 2026, the company will consolidate four existing divisions—Customer Services, Factory Automation, Motion Control, and Process Automation—into a single unified organization named ‘Automation.’

Rainer Brehm, currently the Chief Operating Officer for the Digital Industries automation business and Chief Technology Officer, has been appointed President of the new unit. Brehm will report to Cedrik Neike, CEO of Digital Industries.

The reorganization is intended to integrate automation with software and artificial intelligence to enhance industrial productivity, innovation speeds, and flexibility. The company aims to advance toward AI-enabled autonomous production to help customers remain competitive.

Entities

Rainer Brehm · Cedrik Neike · Siemens AG · Siemens

Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Siemens appoints Rainer Brehm to lead new consolidated automation unit

    Siemens will consolidate its four automation divisions into a single unit called ‘Automation’ on October 1, 2026, appointing Rainer Brehm as President to lead the integration of AI and software.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Siemens appoints Rainer Brehm to lead new unified automation unit

    Siemens will consolidate its four automation business units into a single organization led by Rainer Brehm starting October 2026 to integrate AI and software into industrial production.

Sources

chemie.de · drweb.de · i40today.com · maschinenmarkt.ch · maschinenmarkt.vogel.de