Siemens AG announced new leadership appointments in its Sustainability and Investor Relations departments, effective October 1.
Eva Riesenhuber (49), currently head of Investor Relations, will assume the role of global head of Sustainability, and Eva Scherer (38), currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Rail Infrastructure and Software Business Units at Siemens Mobility, is appointed head of Investor Relations.
Sustainability
Jenny Bofinger (41), currently head of Sustainability for Siemens AG, will join the board of the newly formed International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) on December 1. The ISSB is an independent body to ensure increased transparency and comparability of environmental, societal, and governance (ESG) reporting.
Judith Wiese, Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, and Labor Director, said, “It has never been more urgent for us to support customers with their accelerated sustainability goals across the industry, buildings, energy grids, and mobility to mitigate climate change, manage rising energy costs and transition to a circular economy.”
Net zero goals
Eva will ensure we continuously develop, strengthen and deliver upon Siemens’ sustainability approach"
“Eva Riesenhuber is a great leader to play a key role in further developing this strategically important business for us, working together with the leaders in our businesses to develop solutions and new business models supporting net zero and resource efficiency ambitions.”
“At the same time, Eva will ensure we continuously develop, strengthen and deliver upon the other key elements of Siemens’ sustainability approach, in support of our DEGREE framework,” Wiese added.
Hands-on financial experience
Ralf P. Thomas, CFO, and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG said, “In Eva Scherer, we have someone with all the right experience and capabilities to lead our Investor Relations function.”
“She has hands-on experience across our three industrial businesses and a strong track record across the key financial disciplines. I very much look forward to working with Eva as we demonstrate the financial strength of Siemens to the capital markets.” Eva Riesenhuber will report to Judith Wiese and Eva Scherer to Ralf P. Thomas.