Michael joined Siemens in January 2000 from the German telecom company Deutsche Telekom. He brings over three decades of distinguished international industry experience to the table. In the realm of the electrical power industry, Michael possesses a robust technical foundation that is seamlessly integrated with strategic and business insights. In 2009, Michael led the Siemens Energy Automation Strategy team in Nuremberg, Germany, to develop the concept of distributed power generation, smart microgrids, virtual power plants, and e-Mobility, which became the innovation blueprint for the global energy transition. His expertise is further enriched by extensive market experience, including work with electric utilities, telecom service providers, and various industrial sectors such as airports, public transit agencies, and marine operators. Michael holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Energy and Infrastructure Law from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in Toronto, a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio, and a Master’s-level Business Diploma from the University of Bonn, Germany (VWA).