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Siemens: Leadership Change
Siemens appointed Brian Holliday as new CEO for UK and Ireland operations, effective June 1, 2026. Holliday replaces Carl Ennis and brings 32+ years of Siemens experience plus external board experience with UK government digital initiatives
Source: BusinessCloud UK
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Leadership transitions often precede broader technology bench-strengthening over the next two quarters.
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