Andreas Schierenbeck Succeeds Claudio Facchin as CEO of Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy has revealed that Andreas Schierenbeck will take the helm as the new Chief Executive Officer, commencing his role on July 1, 2024. Claudio Facchin, the current CEO, will step down from his position at the end of June 2024. Andreas will collaborate closely with the Hitachi Energy Board, Executive Team, and Claudio to facilitate a seamless transition before assuming leadership on July 1, 2024.

Bringing a wealth of experience to his new role, Andreas joins Hitachi Energy from HH2E, a green-hydrogen production company, where he serves as a co-founder and board member. Previously, he held the position of CEO at Uniper from 2019 to 2021, spearheading the company’s decarbonization strategy. His tenure as CEO of thyssenkrupp Elevator from 2013 to 2018 saw him lead the company’s transformation into a global leader in digital technology. Andreas also held various management roles within Siemens from 1992 to 2012, including President and CEO of Siemens Building Technologies in the US and Senior Vice President in the Siemens electric utility sector in Switzerland. He holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from TU Dresden and an Advanced Management Certificate from Harvard University. Andreas is a German citizen.

Keiji Kojima, Representative Executive Officer, President & CEO of Hitachi, Ltd., welcomed Andreas to Hitachi Energy, expressing gratitude to Claudio for his leadership in transitioning and transforming the company over the past four years. Alistair Dormer, Chair of Hitachi Energy, praised Claudio’s tenure and expressed confidence in Andreas’ ability to lead Hitachi Energy into its next phase of growth. Claudio Facchin expressed his appreciation for the collaboration and dedication of the Hitachi Energy team and looked forward to Andreas’ onboarding.

Andreas Schierenbeck expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, emphasizing Hitachi Energy’s pivotal position in an era of energy transformation. He highlighted the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, pledging to continue expanding its profitable business while contributing to a sustainable and electrified future for society.

Hitachi Energy’s appointment of Andreas Schierenbeck marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards driving innovation and sustainability in the global energy sector.

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