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Boris Tolkien

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Global Head of IoT and Digitalization at Siemens Electrification & Automation at Siemens
📍 Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany

As Global Head of IoT and Digitalization at Siemens, Boris Tolkien spearheads the strategy for smart energy infrastructure. He focuses on addressing the energy transition with solutions like Electrification X, drawing on his Electrical Engineering background from FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg to enhance grid stability and asset management.

He shares a distant ancestral connection, about 200 years ago, with the author J. R. R. Tolkien, though he notes it unfortunately "pays off in no terms. "

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Global Head of IoT and Digitalization at Siemens Electrification & Automation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany
Personality Overview

How Boris shows up

Unexpressive
Overcautious
Process Oriented

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Priorities

Topics Boris cares about

Energy Transition
Frequently speaks on solving energy transition challenges, such as managing the rapid growth of EV charging stations and maintaining grid stability through smart technology.
Electrification X
Leads and promotes Electrification X, Siemens' integrated IoT SaaS suite designed to manage electrical grids, monitor assets, and improve operational efficiency for customers.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Global Head of IoT and Digitalization at Siemens Electrification & Automation
Siemens
12-2019 - 12-2021
Global Head of Service Energy Automation
Siemens
5-2019 - 11-2019
Global Head of Sales Digital Grid
Siemens
3-2005 - 8-2008
Vice President
Siemens Management Consulting
7-1994 - 12-1998
Product Manager
Siemens Energy & Automation
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1988 - 1994
Master in Electrical Engineering
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Dipl.-Ing. Univ.
FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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