Previously, Mr Scheindorfer had been employed at Novartis, a pharmaceutical company where he served as head of public relations. He now succeeds Thomas Schmidt who had previously served the same role for the past 15 years.

Welcoming Mr Schiendorfer, Mr Sieder commented: “Michael Schiendorfer brings a wealth of experience from many different sectors to ABB, and he will play a crucial role in communication the progress of our Next Level strategy.”

Mr Schmidt, on the other hand, now serves as the group’s head of public affairs and head of communications for the company’s Europe region, and will also join the region’s management team. “We are delighted that he will bring his considerable experience to bear in strengthening ABB’s voice among political decision-makers and other stakeholders as they define the future for power and automation,” said Mr Sieder.