MUNICH, Germany, July 7, 2025 – Vasi Philomin has been appointed executive vice president and head of data and artificial intelligence (AI), effective July 1, 2025. In this role, he will accelerate the development and growth of Siemens’ AI portfolio to create customer value.
Siemens is scaling and expanding its AI-powered offerings, which as of date includes 35 applications – among them is the Industrial Copilot. Under Philomin’s leadership, the company will also drive the development of an industrial model that delivers industrial-grade AI for customers – designed to be safe and secure. He will report to Peter Koerte, member of the managing board, chief technology officer and chief strategy officer, Siemens AG.
Philomin joins Siemens from Amazon, where he served as vice president of generative AI, leading Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) AI product strategy. At Amazon, he played a key role in building Amazon Bedrock and led work on foundation models. His background includes advanced machine learning, platform architecture, and AI deployment at the enterprise level.
“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.”
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 has more than 20 years of experience leading technology teams. Before joining Amazon, he managed projects at Philips focused on computer vision and connected systems. He holds a PhD in Computer Science, as well as dual Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Maryland, USA. Philomin also has more than 100 U.S. patents under his name.
Source: Siemens
About Siemens AG
Siemens AG, headquartered in Munich, Germany, is a global technology company operating in the industry, infrastructure, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Founded in 1847, Siemens provides a broad range of products and services, including industrial automation systems, digitalization solutions, energy-efficient technologies, and medical diagnostic equipment. In fiscal year 2024, which ended on September 30, Siemens reported revenue of €75.9 billion and a net income of €9.0 billion. The company employs approximately 312,000 people globally, with around 90,000 based in Germany. Siemens is one of Europe’s largest industrial manufacturers and holds a significant position in global markets for automation, industrial software, and digital solutions. The company also owns a majority stake in Siemens Healthineers, a publicly listed medical technology company focused on diagnostics and healthcare innovation. Siemens applies technologies such as industrial AI and generative AI to improve efficiency, operational performance, and sustainability across manufacturing, infrastructure, and mobility sectors.