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Ulrich Spiesshofer steps down as CEO of ABB
The Board of Directors of ABB and its CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer have mutually agreed for him to step down from his role, which he has held since 2013. The Chairman of the Board, Peter Voser, will become interim CEO in addition to his current role, with immediate effect.
“On behalf of the Board and the employees of ABB, I would like to personally thank Ulrich for his dedication and commitment to ABB’s customers and employees not only as CEO but also in other executive roles at ABB since 2005. Under his leadership, ABB has been transformed into a global technology leader focused in digital industries. He strategically repositioned the company and built up growth momentum across all businesses. We wish him all the best for his future endeavors,” says Peter Voser in a press release
Voser continues saying that the company will continue to focus on implementing ABB’s strategy. And to achieve our key financial targets, the company will proceed with the divestment of itsPower Grids business as planned, simplifying the structure of the group and deliver cost savings.
“After 14 years of “all in” dedication and commitment to all our employees and customers, I hand over to Peter a trimmed ABB ship that is on a clear course and gaining speed. I would like to warmly thank our colleagues around the world, customers and partners as well as the Board of Directors for the opportunity to serve this fine company for nearly one and a half decades in different roles in the Executive Committee and as CEO. I will now take some time out before deciding on the next chapter of my professional life. From the bottom of my heart, I wish ABB’s global team all the very best for its future,” says Ulrich Spiesshofer.
Peter Voser, a Swiss citizen, has been Chairman of ABB since April 2015. Prior to this, he was CEO of Royal Dutch Shell from 2009-2013, and CFO between 2004-2009. Between 2002 and October 2004, he was CFO of ABB. An official search to find a new CEO has been initiated.