Bernd Blumenstein

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CFO Siemens Mobility Region North America and the United States at Siemens

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Bernd Blumenstein is the CFO of Siemens Mobility North America, overseeing financial operations in the companys largest market. With a global career at Siemens spanning over two decades, he has held leadership roles in Germany and Spain, specializing in cost optimization and financial standardization. He holds a degree as a State certified Business Economist.

Guided by the philosophy that change is the only constant, Bernd is a proponent of continuous learning and adaptation. He participates in corporate wellness events like 5k runs and actively celebrates team achievements and positive work culture, highlighting the importance of collaboration and transparent leadership.

He has built his entire multi-decade, international career within Siemens, working on large infrastructure projects across the United States, Norway, Spain, and Germany.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Example Seeker

Assertive

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

Embracing Change
Believes leaders must always be in front of changes to be successful and that constant adaptation is a key personal and corporate driver.
Profitable Growth
As CFO, he focuses on fortifying the company's financial foundation to drive sustainable and profitable growth in the North American market.
Company Culture
Frequently posts about the importance of teamwork, recognizing employee achievements, and creating a "Great Place to Work®" certified environment.

Media Appearances

Siemens Mobility: Bernd Blumenstein – Drives Change. Featured in CFO.com

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Work History

1-2023
CFO Siemens Mobility Region North America and the United States at Siemens
1-2021 - 12-2022
Vice President Finance, Business Segment Rail Electrification at Siemens
1-2017 - 12-2020
CFO Siemens Mobility Region South-West Europe and Spain at Siemens
5-2012 - 12-2016
Vice President Finance, Business Segment Mass Transit at Siemens
4-2002 - 4-2012
Director Business Administration at Siemens

Education

1991 - 1993
State certified Business Economist (BBA) from Wolfenbüttel

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Exp : 28 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CFO Siemens Mobility Region North America and the United States at Siemens
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Insights For Selling To Bernd

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Bernd is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Bernd

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Bernd move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Bernd take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Bernd

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