Dipl.-Ing. Gordon Schumann

Executed strategic realignment and implementation of strategy project-derived measures focusing on organizational setup, portfolio optimization, and marketing strategy. Analyzed battery industry market requirements and trends to define product/system specifications and Go-to-Market adaptations, while establishing strategy review and CMM processes for the battery vertical and preparing executive presentations for supervisory and managing board.

Led comprehensive DI-level strategy project to capitalize on the rapidly expanding battery production market, developing strategic roadmap and market entry approaches to achieve multiple revenue growth within two years. Conducted market analysis, competitive landscape assessment to position DI for accelerated growth in the emerging battery ecosystem.

Led strategic projects spanning strategy development, market analysis, competitive intelligence, digitalization, and sustainability initiatives while driving time-critical executive tasks as member of DI Strategy and Technology management team. Developed and implemented a comprehensive decarbonization plan on behalf of DI management for all global DI locations, coordinating with Corporate Sustainability and SRE.

Established portfolio management process at DI level to ensure consistent portfolio alignment across all businesses while serving as interface between strategy and technology functions. Assessed competitive moves and portfolio expansions, analyzed DI portfolio gaps, and provided executive counsel to CEO/COO on strategic portfolio enhancement opportunities.

Led strategic planning processes and coordinated preparation of strategic decisions for division CEO meetings with managing board, supervisory board, and economic committee. Conducted market intelligence analysis to assess competitive positioning, identified strategic threats, and provided executive counsel while governing division-level common market model. Managed strategic M&A pipeline and competitive intelligence, analyzing financial reporting and capital market statements.

Provided strategic counsel to the head of corporate research on planning, analysis, and execution while coordinating cross-functional collaboration between CT departments, regions, and business units. Managed CT's technology consulting for Bavarian Research Foundation and prepared executive content for external board engagements. Established and led CT RTCs business excellence program with seven modules and 30 projects for systematic strategy implementation and change management.

Accountable for revenue, EBIT and quantity targets across product portfolio including hardware, software, and PROFIBUS/PROFINET integration. Representative of Siemens as a member of the AS-Interface association.

Accountable for revenue, EBIT and quantity targets across product portfolio including hardware, software, and PROFIBUS/PROFINET integration. Developed and executed global market launch strategy encompassing digital marketing, trade shows, customer engagement.

Led communication subproject within €50M turnkey project, managing stakeholder negotiations and coordinating execution from order entry through site acceptance.

Engineered secondary substation systems and designed control/protection device layouts per customer specifications.

Developed and implemented safety control software for nuclear power plants. Conducted functional testing, global system commissioning, and operator training programs.