Following a multi-year professional experience in management, sales and marketing positions in the technology sector of large companies in Greece, as well as having a record of significant academic achievements, such as his participation in European research programs, lectures and publications in international research journals, Dr. Vassilis Chatzikos joined Siemens SA in 2016, taking over the position of Business Unit Manager in the Electrical Products department at first and the Motion Control department later. Since February 2021, Dr. Vassilis Chatzikos has been the Head of Digital Industries at Siemens Greece and is leading the effort to adopt technological solutions and innovations from Siemens’ global network in Greece, with the aim of accelerating the digital transformation of Greek enterprises and the transition of the Greek industry to Industry 4.0. He took over the role of CEO of Siemens A.E. in February 1, 2022, and remains the Country Head of Digital Industries. Dr. Vasileios Chatzikos holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Sheffield.