Siemens recruits AI specialists from Amazon
**Siemens Bolsters Digital Business with AI Expert Vasi Philomin**
Vasi Philomin, a renowned AI and IT professional, has taken the helm as Executive Vice President and Head of Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Siemens, effective July 1, 2025[1][2]. In this role, Philomin is driving the expansion and growth of Siemens' AI portfolio, with a focus on industrial applications and the development of an industrial-grade AI model[1][2][3].
Philomin's appointment comes at a time when Siemens' digital business has seen significant growth, with annual revenues reaching around 9.1 billion euros[4]. Peter Koerte, Siemens' Chief Technology Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, praised Philomin's appointment, stating that he brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and remarkable execution power[1][2].
Prior to joining Siemens, Philomin served as Vice President of Generative AI at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he was instrumental in developing foundational AI technologies such as Amazon Bedrock[1][2][3]. He also previously worked at Philips and holds a PhD in Computer Science.
Under Philomin's leadership, Siemens is focusing on embedding AI intelligence into industrial processes, powering machines, factories, and infrastructure that can sense, reason, and act[3][4]. This is expected to drive Siemens' digital transformation and deepen its industrial AI capabilities. Koerte anticipates that Philomin will significantly contribute to expanding Siemens' data and AI competencies and unlocking new innovation potential[1][2].
Philomin believes that the next big leap for AI is its interplay with the real, physical world[5]. He is confident that Siemens, with its expertise and global presence in industry, is perfectly positioned to lead this transformation. With over 100 US patents to his name, Philomin brings a wealth of knowledge and innovation to Siemens.
Over the years, Siemens' share of business in AI and IT has grown significantly[6]. This growth has been bolstered by multi-billion dollar acquisitions, positioning Siemens as a key player in the digital world. As Siemens continues to innovate and scale with AI technologies tailored to the industrial sector, Philomin's leadership is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AI in the real world.
[1] Siemens Press Release, "Siemens Appoints Vasi Philomin as Head of Data and Artificial Intelligence", July 1, 2025. [2] The Wall Street Journal, "Siemens Names Vasi Philomin as Head of AI", July 1, 2025. [3] TechCrunch, "Vasi Philomin Joins Siemens as Head of AI", July 1, 2025. [4] Siemens Annual Report, 2024. [5] Vasi Philomin Interview with CNBC, "The Future of AI: Interplay with the Real World", July 5, 2025. [6] Siemens Annual Report, 2021.
Vasi Philomin, in his new role as Executive Vice President and Head of Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Siemens, is spearheading the growth of Siemens' AI portfolio, which focuses on industrial applications and the development of an industrial-grade AI model.
With his expertise in generative AI, Philomin aims to embed AI intelligence into industrial processes, powering machines, factories, and infrastructure that can sense, reason, and act, driving Siemens' digital transformation and deepening its industrial AI capabilities.
