Siemens Canada Limited announced the appointment of Roland Aurich as President and Chief Executive Officer. In his new capacity, Mr. Aurich will be responsible for overseeing the overall strategic direction and management of all Siemens activities in Canada.

MISSISSAUGA - Mr. Aurich brings over 20 years of experience with Siemens to his new role in Canada. He joined Siemens in 1986 and has held various senior positions within the global organization. Most recently, he was the President and CEO of Siemens AB in Sweden. Prior to that, he was responsible for sales of the Transportation Systems, Power Generation and Power Transmission & Distribution groups at Siemens in Sweden. He has a strong background in industry and energy business sectors as well as the communications industry.

"Siemens is dedicated to being responsible, excellent and innovative in all aspects of its business," said Mr. Aurich. "Our team is poised to make a major impact on the Canadian economy and we will continue to focus on areas where technology can strengthen our customers' competitiveness in Canada and on a global stage." Since being chartered in Montreal in 1912, Siemens has been committed to the economy, infrastructure, corporate responsibility and the environment. Mr. Aurich added, "As one of the largest privately owned companies in Canada, we take pride in knowing that our solutions play a key role in enhancing and extending quality of life."

Siemens in Canada has experienced unprecedented annual growth rates over the past few years and has been at the forefront of some of Canada's biggest and most important industry, energy and healthcare projects. "This is an exciting time for me to be joining the team here in Canada and I am looking forward to meeting with customers and employees alike," said Mr. Aurich.