Thorbjörn Fors is the Group Senior Vice President of Siemens
Energy and Managing Director of Siemens Energy Asia Pacific.
Siemens Energy is global energy technology company with
products, offerings and solutions spanning across the entire
energy value chain.
Fors is responsible for overseeing regional operations across the
Pacific, South-East Asia and South Asia, and driving the
company to a profitable growth.
Before his current appointment, Fors served as the Executive
Vice President of Siemens Energy’s Industrial Applications
Division. He has held multiple senior management positions,
overseeing complex multi-faceted operations and multi-billioneuro
P&L.
Previously, Fors was the CEO of Distributed Generation and Oil &
Gas business unit at Siemens, a position created by the merger
of Dresser-Rand, Rolls Royce Energy Services, and Siemens
Distributed Generation Services. Before joining Siemens, Fors
held leadership positions at ABB Power Generation and ALSTOM,
with responsibilities extending across Canada, Asia, Australia,
Middle East, and Northern Europe.
Fors has consistently demonstrated and delivered on bold and
strategic vision, delivering tangible results for stakeholder
amidst seasons of change. Throughout his tenure at Siemens,
he has contributed to expanding the organization’s global
footprint and led numerous successful financial turnarounds.
With a background in mechanical engineering, Fors combines
an innate curiosity and excitement for innovation to solve
business challenges and drive strategic growth. He takes pride in
leading diverse teams under a shared vision to create value and
provide access to sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy on
a global scale.
Backed by 25+ years of international experience, Fors has built
impactful collaborations across geographies, cultures, and
technical fields. He is a frequent keynote speaker who
champions emerging technologies and digital transformations
to drive decarbonization and emission reductions. He is also an
experienced Board member and advisor, with expertise in
coaching innovative technology startups.