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Siemens Plans Reorganisation of Two Divisions, Says Source
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 30, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 30, 2026
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Siemens is planning to dissolve its Digital Industries and Smart Infrastructure divisions, splitting them into six to seven smaller units reporting directly to the executive board, as part of CEO Roland Busch’s 'One Tech Company' strategy. The reorganisation, aimed at reducing silos, awaits approval
Siemens Announces Major Reorganisation for Digital and Infrastructure Divisions
Overview of Siemens' Strategic Reorganisation
Background and Motivation
March 30 (Reuters) - Siemens is set to dissolve its digital industries and smart infrastructure segments in an upcoming reorganisation, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters on Monday.
The reorganisation seeks to break down "silo structures" in a move aligned with CEO Roland Busch's "One Tech Company" strategy, which aims to combine the likes of infrastructure and transportation with software and AI.
Current Structure of Siemens Divisions
Digital Industries
Digital industries currently focuses primarily on factory automation, motion control and process automation, while smart infrastructure's key business areas include building technology and energy management.
Smart Infrastructure
The two divisions would be split into six or seven smaller units in total, with a reorganisation of the executive board to follow, the source said. Each unit would report directly to the board.
Implementation and Next Steps
Uncertainties and Approval Process
How exactly this would look is still unclear, and the plan needs to be discussed by the supervisory board and employee representatives, likely in May.
Previous plans to merge the digital industries and smart infrastructure divisions have thereby been put on hold again, the source added.
Impact on Other Divisions
Mobility Division
The German engineering group's mobility division, which focuses on rail technology, is meanwhile expected to remain unaffected by the restructuring.
Media Coverage and Official Response
German newspaper Handelsblatt first reported on the plans.
Siemens declined to comment.
(Reporting by Alexander Huebner, writing by Marleen Kaesebier, editing by Sabine Wollrab and Miranda Murray)
Key Takeaways
- •The planned dissolution reflects Siemens’ drive under CEO Roland Busch to become a unified technology company by merging traditional engineering with software and AI capabilities ("One Tech Company") (gnnhd.tv)
- •The divisions in question—Digital Industries (factory automation, process and motion control) and Smart Infrastructure (building tech, energy management)—would be reorganised into six or seven smaller units each reporting directly to the executive board (gnnhd.tv)
- •The mobility division (rail technology) remains unaffected. The plan, first reported by Handelsblatt and confirmed to Reuters by a source, still requires discussion with Siemens’ supervisory board and employee representatives, expected in May 2026 (gnnhd.tv)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Siemens plans reorganisation of two divisions, says source
1What divisions is Siemens planning to reorganise?
Siemens plans to dissolve its digital industries and smart infrastructure divisions as part of a broader reorganisation.
2What is Siemens' 'One Tech Company' strategy?
The 'One Tech Company' strategy aims to integrate infrastructure, transportation, software, and AI to eliminate silo structures.
3How many units will Siemens create from the reorganisation?
The digital industries and smart infrastructure units will be split into six or seven smaller units.
4Will Siemens' mobility division be affected by the restructuring?
No, Siemens' mobility division, focused on rail technology, is expected to remain unaffected.
5When will the Siemens reorganisation plan be discussed?
The reorganisation plan is likely to be discussed by Siemens' supervisory board and employee representatives in May.
