Dietmar Siersdorfer
Rank: 28
Company: Siemens Energy
Designation: Managing Director—Middle East and U.A.E.
Sector: Energy
Nationality: German
Global headquarters: Germany
MENA headquarters: U.A.E.
Siersdorfer joined Siemens in 1987 as an electrical engineer. He held many roles before becoming regional CEO, including head of the global fossil energy solutions business within the Siemens Power Generation division, as well as manager of IT plant solutions in Germany and Malaysia. Today he leads more than 10,000 people. The company is developing large-scale wind projects in Egypt through its majority stake in Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy. Siemens Energy has also jointly developed facilities to provide better access to education, health, and employment.