Siemens Malaysia has appointed Tindaro Danze as its new president and chief executive officer (CEO) effective January 1, 2023. 

Danze is concurrently responsible for the digital industries (DI) business in Malaysia, the company said in statement.

Previously, Danze was based in Germany as the head of global sales for DI’s digital enterprise and vertical management. He managed the company’s regional industrial digitalisation units, enabled global digitalisation projects, and oversaw Siemens DI vertical approach in key industries.

Thai-Lai Pham, CEO of Siemens ASEAN said Danze brings with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise in digital technologies, business strategy, project management and executive coaching. 

“Very importantly, his combination of headquarters and regional experience will enable him to sharpen our business focus in Malaysia,” he added. 

“I’m delighted to be back in Southeast Asia. It is an exciting region with enormous growth and development potential. I look forward to working closely with my Malaysian colleagues and our ecosystem partners to strengthen our digitalisation leadership in Malaysia, and accelerate transformation for this country,” said Danze.

Danze was previously based in Indonesia for four years from 2012 to 2016, as the managing director of the medium and low voltage drives business. Under his leadership, Siemens fostered its market-leading position in the minerals and fiber industry. He then moved to Siemens Vietnam as the head of digital industries from 2016 – 2020.