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ABB has appointed Joerg Theis as managing director of ABB's Machine Automation (B&R) division effective April 1, 2021. He succeeds Clemens Sager, who led the division ad interim since January 1, 2021.
Theis has 23 years of experience within ABB. He has in-depth knowledge of process and factory automation in consumer goods, pharmaceutical, food, hybrid and automotive industries, among others, with a focus on the development of digital services. He has worked and lived in Europe and Asia and most recently led the ABB Process Automation for Energy Industries division, based in Singapore, Asia. He will relocate from Singapore to B&R's headquarters in Eggelsberg, Austria.
"Joerg has impressive global experience in automation and digital services and a strong entrepreneurial mindset," said Sami Atiya, managing director of ABB Robotics & Discrete Automation. "With his deep industry knowledge and proven track record of strategic business development, he is the ideal leader to expand B&R's profitable growth, continue B&R's successful customer and innovation focus while advancing our geographic and portfolio expansion."
"I am honored to have the opportunity to lead ABB's Machine Automation division and to continue building on B&R's customer-centric culture and strong heritage of innovation together with our management team. I look forward to writing the next chapter of our success story together with the team," said Joerg Theis.
Theis earned a degree in chemical engineering from FH Aachen, Germany. He is a German citizen, married and has two children.
