Siemens names Rainer Brehm president of new Automation unit starting Oct. 1, 2026

Siemens has appointed Rainer Brehm as president of its new Automation unit, effective October 1, 2026. This new unit consolidates four automation businesses to enhance focus on industrial automation, software, and AI. Brehm, currently Digital Industries COO for the automation business and CTO, will report to Cedrik Neike, CEO of Digital Industries.

Siemens appointed Rainer Brehm president of a new Automation unit, effective Oct. 1, 2026. * The unit consolidates four automation businesses into one organization to sharpen focus on industrial automation, software, AI. * Brehm will report to Cedrik Neike, managing board member, CEO of Digital Industries. * Brehm is Digital Industries COO for the automation business, CTO; previously led the Factory Automation business unit as CEO. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Siemens AG published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 12, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here