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Time of India
13 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Siemens recruits artificial intelligence expert from Amazon
Siemens has recruited Amazon executive Vasi Philomin to its new position of head of data and artificial intelligence , the German technology company said on Monday. The move is the latest step by Siemens as it seeks to develop AI products and applications like its Industrial Copilot . Siemens has been aiming to accelerate its transition to a technology-focussed company, with AI seen as a key area along with industrial software. In 2023, Siemens unveiled a partnership with Microsoft to use artificial intelligence to increase productivity and human-machine collaboration in the manufacturing, transportation and healthcare industries. The project will create AI copilots to assist staff at customer companies as they design new products, and organise production and maintenance. Siemens said it was delighted to welcome Philomin, who had extensive experience in machine learning and industrial scale AI applications at Amazon. Philomin will report to Siemens' managing board member Peter Koerte, who is the company's chief technology officer and chief strategy officer. "With his outstanding AI expertise and proven leadership in developing transformative technologies, he will make a decisive contribution to further expanding our data and AI capabilities," said Koerte.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Siemens recruits artificial intelligence expert from Amazon
ZURICH: Siemens has recruited Amazon executive Vasi Philomin to its new position of head of data and artificial intelligence , the German technology company said on Monday. The move is the latest step by Siemens as it seeks to develop AI products and applications like its Industrial Copilot . Siemens has been aiming to accelerate its transition to a technology-focussed company, with AI seen as a key area along with industrial software. In 2023, Siemens unveiled a partnership with Microsoft to use artificial intelligence to increase productivity and human-machine collaboration in the manufacturing, transportation and healthcare industries. The project will create AI copilots to assist staff at customer companies as they design new products, and organise production and maintenance. Siemens said it was delighted to welcome Philomin, who had extensive experience in machine learning and industrial scale AI applications at Amazon. Philomin will report to Siemens' managing board member Peter Koerte, who is the company's chief technology officer and chief strategy officer. "With his outstanding AI expertise and proven leadership in developing transformative technologies, he will make a decisive contribution to further expanding our data and AI capabilities," said Koerte.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
AI leader Vasi Philomin joins Siemens to scale Industrial AI innovation
Strategic hire strengthens Siemens' leadership in industrial AI Reporting to Peter Koerte, Member of the Managing Board, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer Appointment effective July 1, 2025 MUNICH, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vasi Philomin has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Data & Artificial Intelligence, effective July 1, 2025. In this role, he will further accelerate the development and growth of Siemens' comprehensive AI portfolio to create additional customer value. Siemens is rapidly scaling and expanding its AI-powered offerings, which currently includes 35 applications – among them, the award-winning Industrial Copilot. Under Philomin's leadership, the company will also drive the development of an industrial foundational model that delivers industrial-grade AI for customers – designed to be safe, secure, reliable, and trustworthy. He will report directly to Peter Koerte, Member of the Managing Board, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, Siemens AG. Philomin joins Siemens from Amazon, where he most recently served as Vice President of Generative AI, leading Amazon Web Services' (AWS) AI product strategy. At Amazon, he was instrumental in building Amazon Bedrock and overseeing the development of foundation models. His expertise spans advanced machine learning, platform architecture, and enterprise-scale AI deployment. "We are delighted to welcome Vasi Philomin to Siemens. Vasi brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and strong record in execution," said Peter Koerte. "His outstanding expertise in AI and proven leadership in building transformative technologies will be instrumental in scaling our data and AI capabilities, unlocking new opportunities across our technology stack, and delivering even greater value to our customers." Commenting on his new role, Vasi Philomin said: "I'm thrilled to join Siemens at a time when the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds are being redrawn by AI. The next great frontier for artificial intelligence is the physical world – powering machines, factories, and infrastructure that sense, reason, and act. Siemens, with its unmatched domain expertise and global industrial footprint, is uniquely positioned to lead this transformation. I'm excited to help shape this future, building breakthrough technologies, fostering deep partnerships, and turning bold ideas into real-world impact." Vasi Philomin brings more than two decades of experience in technology leadership. Before joining Amazon, he held senior roles at Philips, where he led global innovation initiatives in computer vision and connected systems. He holds a PhD in Computer Science with a focus on machine learning and computer vision, as well as dual Master's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Maryland, USA. Philomin is also the inventor on more than 100 U.S. patents. This press release is available at Follow us at Siemens AG (Berlin and Munich) is a leading technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company's purpose is to create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. By combining the real and the digital worlds, Siemens empowers customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations, making factories more efficient, cities more livable, and transportation more sustainable. A leader in industrial AI, Siemens leverages its deep domain know-how to apply AI – including generative AI – to real-world applications, making AI accessible and impactful for customers across diverse industries. Siemens also owns a majority stake in the publicly listed company Siemens Healthineers, a leading global medical technology provider pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. In fiscal 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024, the Siemens Group generated revenue of €75.9 billion and net income of €9.0 billion. As of September 30, 2024, the company employed around 312,000 people worldwide on the basis of continuing operations. Further information is available on the Internet at Reference number: HQCOPR202506307196EN View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Siemens Sign in to access your portfolio
The Star
a day ago
- Business
- The Star
Siemens recruits artificial intelligence expert from Amazon
FILE PHOTO: A sign with the logo of Siemens company is on display outside its office in Moscow, Russia, May 12, 2022. REUTERS/Evgenia Novozhenina/File Photo ZURICH (Reuters) -Siemens has recruited Amazon executive Vasi Philomin to its new position of head of data and artificial intelligence, the German technology company said on Monday. The move is the latest step by Siemens as it seeks to develop AI products and applications like its Industrial Copilot. Siemens has been aiming to accelerate its transition to a technology-focussed company, with AI seen as a key area along with industrial software. In 2023, Siemens unveiled a partnership with Microsoft to use artificial intelligence to increase productivity and human-machine collaboration in the manufacturing, transportation and healthcare industries. The project will create AI copilots to assist staff at customer companies as they design new products, and organise production and maintenance. Siemens said it was delighted to welcome Philomin, who had extensive experience in machine learning and industrial scale AI applications at Amazon. Philomin will report to Siemens' managing board member Peter Koerte, who is the company's chief technology officer and chief strategy officer. "With his outstanding AI expertise and proven leadership in developing transformative technologies, he will make a decisive contribution to further expanding our data and AI capabilities," said Koerte. (Reporting by John Revill, editing by Rachel More)
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Siemens recruits artificial intelligence expert from Amazon
ZURICH: Siemens has recruited Amazon executive Vasi Philomin to its new position of head of data and artificial intelligence, the German technology company said on Monday. The move is the latest step by Siemens as it seeks to develop AI products and applications like its Industrial Copilot. Siemens has been aiming to accelerate its transition to a technology-focussed company, with AI seen as a key area along with industrial software. In 2023, Siemens unveiled a partnership with Microsoft to use artificial intelligence to increase productivity and human-machine collaboration in the manufacturing, transportation and healthcare industries. The project will create AI copilots to assist staff at customer companies as they design new products, and organize production and maintenance. Siemens to cut 8pc of jobs at struggling factory automation business Siemens said it was delighted to welcome Philomin, who had extensive experience in machine learning and industrial scale AI applications at Amazon. Philomin will report to Siemens' managing board member Peter Koerte, who is the company's chief technology officer and chief strategy officer. 'With his outstanding AI expertise and proven leadership in developing transformative technologies, he will make a decisive contribution to further expanding our data and AI capabilities,' said Koerte.
