Siemens USA announced September 26 that its long-term President and CEO, Barbara Humpton, will retire effective October 1, 2025. Anna Fairchild, Siemens USA’s general counsel, will serve as interim President and CEO: The company has yet to name Humpton’s official successor.
According to a company statement, Humpton has been with Siemens for 14 years, half of which was spent as CEO of the German company’s U.S. division. Previously, Humpton was President and CEO of Siemens Government Technologies.
In its announcement of Humpton’s retirement, Siemens noted that Fairchild, who will step into an interim CEO capacity October 1, has served as Siemens USA’s general counsel since 2017.
The company also credited Humpton with $700 million of growth in the its manufacturing business, including from her advocacy for digital connectivity and the use of industrial AI.
In a LinkedIn post, Humpton called leading Siemens USA an “honor” and indicated that she planned to “remain active” promoting innovation despite her retirement.
What people are saying
“We’ve invested hundreds of millions in U.S. manufacturing and strengthened our portfolio that helps serve as the backbone of the U.S. economy. We’ve stood with heads of state, government leaders, and industry trailblazers to showcase the powerful work we’re doing to support the next industrial revolution that will be deeply rooted in AI and digital tools. We’ve been recognized nationally and globally for our innovations that transform the everyday. And we’ve advocated for the power of an optimistic outlook and how we can use technology not just to operate within our world but to expand what’s humanly possible,” said Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA, in a LinkedIn post. “While I’m stepping away from Siemens, I plan to remain active in the industry and continue championing the technologies and innovations that move the world forward.”
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