The Siemens story
Werner von Siemens and Johann Georg Halske founded their company in Berlin in 1847 to build pointer telegraphs. Siemens later built telegraph lines across Europe and to India, developed the dynamo and supplied the first electric railway. It became one of Germany's industrial pillars.
What makes Siemens powerful
Siemens carries more than 175 years of engineering trust. It has reinvented itself as a technology company focused on industrial automation, software for designing and simulating products, smart buildings and grids, and rail. Its digital industries business helps manufacturers build digital twins of their factories and products.
Siemens today
Siemens AG is based in Munich and listed in Frankfurt. Roland Busch has led the company since 2021. Siemens has spun off its energy business and its healthcare arm, Siemens Healthineers, to focus on its core areas, and has made major software acquisitions.
What comes next for Siemens
Siemens' next phase is about industrial artificial intelligence and software, helping customers design, build and run factories, buildings and transport more efficiently.
Why Siemens ranks #19
Siemens ranks #54 in WCRC's World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026 with a Power Score of 75.73.
Europe's ranking carries the same score, which places Siemens at #19 among brands of core European origin.
Pillar profile
Siemens was assessed on all five pillars and 50 parameters in the World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026. See its full global profile.
Versus its nearest rivals
7 Industrials & Engineering brands are in the Europe 100. Siemens is #1 in its sector.
Questions people ask
What rank is Siemens in WCRC's Europe's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026?
Siemens ranks #19 of 100 in Europe's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026, with a WCRC Power Score of 75.73 out of 100. It also ranks #54 in WCRC's World's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026.
When was Siemens founded and who founded it?
Siemens was founded in 1847. Founder(s): Werner von Siemens and Johann Georg Halske.
Who leads Siemens today?
Roland Busch, President and CEO. The brand is owned by Siemens AG.
Where is Siemens headquartered?
Siemens is based in Munich, Germany. Its country of origin is Germany.
What is Siemens's revenue?
€78.9bn revenue (FY to Sept 2025), according to the company's published results.
What is a signature fact about Siemens?
Werner von Siemens began with a pointer telegraph in a Berlin workshop in 1847.
Key facts
| Brand | Siemens |
|---|---|
| Company / owner | Siemens AG |
| Headquarters | Munich, Germany |
| Founded | 1847 |
| Founder(s) | Werner von Siemens and Johann Georg Halske |
| Leadership | Roland Busch, President and CEO |
| Latest revenue | €78.9bn revenue (FY to Sept 2025) Source |
| Sector | Industrials & Engineering |
| Country of origin | Germany |
| Signature fact | Werner von Siemens began with a pointer telegraph in a Berlin workshop in 1847. |
| Official website | siemens.com |
Siemens is ranked #19 in WCRC's Europe's Most Powerful 100 Brands 2026 (Power Score 75.73).