Siemens Announces New Senior Management Appointments In UK & Ireland

Siemens has announced two new senior managerial appointments for the UK & Ireland with effect from October 2016.

Andrew Reeks moves to take up the position of General Manager – Partner Management, with responsibility for the Digital Factory and Process Industries and Drives divisions.

Reporting to Brian Holliday, Managing Director – Digital Factory, Andrew will oversee the Partner Management team and drive the growth strategy for Siemens’ partners.  His responsibilities will include assessing the current partner strategy and processes to further enhance organisational efficiencies and strengthen existing partner relationships.

After a period as General Manager for Partner Management, Stephen Hughes is taking up a senior role with responsibility for Strategic Sales Projects and as executive sponsor for food and beverage sector sales.

Reporting to Jim Harris, Siemens UK & Ireland Sales Director, Stephen will oversee a number of strategic sales initiatives, including the introduction of Siemens’ General Motion Control (GMC) solutions into the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) market alongside Siemens Building Technologies, as well as developing growth into the maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) market.

Andrew Reeks comments: “I am delighted to be taking over responsibility for our important partner management relationships.  I intend to build upon and further develop the excellent work Stephen Hughes has carried out to establish the strong, vibrant and mutually beneficial partner management programme we have today.”

Stephen Hughes says: “Having enjoyed the responsibility of building relationships with Siemens partners, I am excited to be moving to my new role.  It is designed to focus on strategic sales projects and target where Siemens’ market-leading solutions can help improve efficiencies, drive productivity gains and aid company growth across industry.”

Brian Holliday, Managing Director – Digital Factory, Siemens UK & Ireland comments: “We welcome Andrew and Stephen to their respective new roles.  They are key senior appointments in strategically important areas for the Siemens business and both will make significant contributions in supporting our business growth objectives and focus on helping drive productivity for our customers.”