Von Struve was appointed to his current position in May 2020, having joined Siemens in 2000. In April 2024, Aldar Properties announced a partnership with Siemens to develop Saadiyat Grove in Abu Dhabi, incorporating Siemens’ cloud-based smart district management system. In November 2023, Siemens was also selected to provide the technology for an advanced automation system for Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first EV brand. Von Struve has held senior management roles in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. He was previously the CEO of Siemens in Libya.