Axel has been CEO of Process Automation at Siemens in Karlsruhe since October 2022. The graduate engineer was previously Vice President of Control at Factory Automation, which included responsibility for the Simatic PLC, as well as Sales Manager of the Process Automation Business Unit. Prior to this, he held various roles, including General Manager of the Automation & Engineering Business Segment responsible for process control systems for several years. Axel started his professional career in 1992 as an Engineer for Process Control at Siemens in Berlin. Born in Berlin, he studied Electrical Engineering at the Berlin University of Technology. Axel is driven by leveraging digital transformation to create real value for the company’s customers and ensuring their competitiveness – making the most of resources and bridging progress and sustainability. The key to success is collaboration. Working together with customers is about understanding them. It's about listening to their needs, and co-creating products, systems, solutions, and services that will solve their challenges . With his commitment to technology and passion for innovation, he enjoys shaping the future of process industries.