Aug. 12, 2026 — Siemens is strengthening its automation business to help industrial customers build more flexible, productive and resilient production systems. As part of its ONE Tech Company strategy, Siemens will therefore bring together its four automation business units into a single organization effective Oct. 1, 2026. Customer services, factory automation, motion control and process automation will be consolidated into one unified organization: Automation.
Rainer Brehm has been appointed President of Automation by the Managing Board of Siemens AG. He will assume the role on October 1, 2026, reporting to Cedrik Neike, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO Digital Industries.
“The future of industry lies at the intersection of automation, software and AI, enabling faster innovation, greater scalability and more tailored customer solutions. That is exactly why we are creating the Automation unit,” said Cedrik Neike. “I am pleased that Rainer Brehm will lead this new organization. He understands the technologies, markets and customer needs and has been deeply committed to automation throughout his career. Together with our strong team, he will further develop and strengthen this business.”
Commenting on his future responsibilities, Rainer Brehm said: “Artificial intelligence is transforming industry. This makes a strong automation partner more important than ever. I look forward to working with our teams around the world to further strengthen Siemens’ leadership in automation. Together, we aim to shape the next phase of industry and advance AI-enabled autonomous production, helping our customers become more flexible, productive and competitive.”
In his current role as Digital Industries COO for automation business and CTO, Brehm has been driving the strategic development of the company’s automation portfolio, including technologies such as software-defined automation and Industrial AI. Prior to this role, he served as CEO of the Factory Automation business unit.
About Siemens AG
Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company’s purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2025, which ended on September 30, 2025, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €78.9 billion and net income of €10.4 billion. As of September 30, 2025, the company employed around 318,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations.
