LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT
WE FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT TECHNOLOGY IS THE ANSWER TO CREATING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
The one-company man has been lauded by colleagues for – among other things – his profound grasp of technology , entrepreneurial successes and teamoriented approach to leadership .
In the 2020 book , Beyond Great , which offers strategies designed to help leaders thrive in a post-COVID world , Busch says : “ The leader has to define what the company stands for , which goes above and beyond the latest and greatest technology , and [ he or she has ] to give something meaningful to the company .”
Creating a sustainable future Busch has made it his mission to ensure Siemens remains positioned at the forefront of technology and digital transformation .
This is perhaps best demonstrated by the fact a staggering 92 % of Fortune 500 industry companies use its software . What ’ s more , in the last decade , the firm has invested no less than US $ 15.4bn in digital companies .
Busch says himself that Siemens ’ commitment to creating technologies with purpose across infrastructure , transportation and healthcare is what attracted him to the company – and also explains why he never left .
However , as is customary at Siemens , virtually all its digital transformation activities are aligned with efforts to preserve the future of the planet . Sustainability is deeply embedded across all functions and influences almost every decision .
In recent times , Busch has helped push the company ’ s ESG commitment to the next level with the DEGREE framework , a 360-degree approach aimed at catering for all stakeholders including customers , suppliers , investors , employees , society and the planet .
Co-writing the foreword of Siemens ’ 2022 sustainability report alongside CSO Judith Wiese , he said : “ We firmly believe that technology is the answer to creating a sustainable future . By combining the real and the digital worlds , we can solve the challenges of our times and meet the needs of our customers .”
Roland Busch is a leader masterfully striking the right balance between advancing his organisation from a technological perspective and staying sensitive to environmental issues .
After almost 30 years of exemplary service , few would be surprised if he managed 30 more . businesschief . eu 15