Siemens Mobility has announced the appointment of Florian Kellenberger as the new CEO of Siemens Mobility South Africa.

With more than 23 years of experience at Siemens, Kellenberger previsouly served as head of operations for rail infrastructure at Siemens Mobility in Germany, where he led manufacturing, logistics, order management, digitalisation, EHS and quality management across three sites with over 1 200 employees.

Léon Soulier, CEO of turnkey business, CEO of Middle East Africa at Siemens Mobility says: “Florian’s appointment reflects our continued commitment to strengthening Siemens Mobility’s leadership position across the African continent.

“Florian’s proven leadership in complex operational environments and his track record of driving transformation make him uniquely qualified to lead our South African business during a period of significant industry evolution.”

As CEO, Kellenberger will oversee Siemens Mobility’s portfolio in South Africa, with a focus on strengthening local operational capabilities, enhancing digital and sustainable mobility solutions, and accelerating partnerships with public- and private-sector stakeholders.