Raymond Liao’s Ph.D. thesis in electrical engineering actually focused on wireless telecommunications networks. But when the dot-com bubble burst, he found another area in which to apply his skills.  Ever flexible, Liao changed direction, joined Siemens and developed a wireless communications solution for industrial applications that far surpasses anything our competitors have to offer. 

Henrik Stiesdal built his first wind turbine on his family’s farm right after he finished high school in 1976. A larger version, which he developed while still working on his university degree in biology, was one of the first commercially viable wind turbines in the history of modern wind power. Stiesdal – an enthusiastic sailor – later joined Bonus Energy, which was funneled into Siemens Wind Power in 2004. Today, he focuses on two main goals: to optimize annual electricity yields and maximize reliability.

Thomas Flohr has been developing computed tomography (CT) systems at Siemens Medical Solutions for the past 18 years. In that time, he’s made key contributions in the field of CT imaging. Flohr – who has a doctorate in physics – explains his approach this way: “You constantly exchange ideas with your customers while keeping the focus on their requirements.” Flohr pursues his goals with great enthusiasm and persistence. And, as the figures show, this is clearly a recipe for success: Med is now a global leader in CT scanners.