Siemens Ltd (Australia and New Zealand) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Michael Shaw to the position as Head of Building Technologies for the Pacific region as of 1 April 2009.
In his announcement to the organisation, Managing Director and Chairman Mr. Albert Goller commended Mr. Shaw’s advancement within Siemens and the valuable contribution he has made since beginning as a graduate in 1993. “Michael has gained a lot of experience in various businesses throughout the company and is currently Head of our Strategic Planning and Controlling Group,” said Mr. Goller.
“His work over the 16 years he has been with Siemens has helped position us as the leading provider of technology-based solutions that address the greatest problems now facing Australia and New Zealand - these being in the areas of water, energy, environment, healthcare, productivity, mobility, safety and security.
“We are extremely proud that someone who came through the local ranks has been promoted to this important position.”
Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Shaw was the Executive General Commercial Manager for Healthcare (then Medical) for 3½ years. He has also worked in Service, Product and Project roles in various departments including Telecommunications, Components and SAP support.
He spent a year in Germany as part of the Siemens global commercial trainee programme, including three months of German language training and work experience in Telecommunications in Munich, and holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Melbourne University.