Veteran Attorney Brings Broad Public and Private Sector Experience to Key Post
WASHINGTON, March 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Siemens today appointed Kathleen A. Ambrose as Senior Vice President of its Government Affairs Office. Effective April 6, Ambrose will be responsible for the legislative, regulatory and political operations of Siemens' Washington office, which represents the company's healthcare, energy, transportation and lighting businesses at the local, state and federal levels.
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"Kathleen brings a wealth of valuable experience about the executive and legislative branches of government, international trade issues and the need today for the public and private sector to work more closely than ever to drive economic growth in America," said George Nolen, President and CEO of Siemens Corporation. "She is also well versed on major issues such as energy, climate change and sustainability, which are very important for Siemens. We are delighted to have her on board."
Ambrose joins Siemens from Rio Tinto, where she leads the mining concern's Government Affairs Office in Washington. At Rio Tinto, Ambrose is the company's principal adviser on climate change strategy, including working with congressional staff and coalitions to develop climate change/energy legislation, and legislative proposals such as tax incentives.
"I am excited to join Siemens, a dynamic company with a legacy of innovation and a strong U.S. presence. I look forward to drawing on my political and public policy experience to advance Siemens' interests on increasingly important domestic policy issues such as energy, healthcare and U.S. competitiveness," Ambrose said. "I am also enthusiastic about working with the well-respected and knowledgeable team in place at Siemens' Washington Office and am confident that together we will accomplish much during this extraordinary period of economic and political challenges."
Prior to Rio Tinto, Ambrose held various government, industry, and international affairs roles in the chemical industry. During the Clinton Administration, Ambrose served both in the Commerce Department as Deputy Assistant Secretary and Deputy General Counsel and in the White House as Special Advisor for major international summits.
Kathleen earned her B.A. from the University of Maryland and her law degree from the American University in Washington, D.C.
About Siemens
Siemens AG ( SI) is a global powerhouse in electronics and electrical engineering, and operates in the industry, energy and healthcare sectors. For more than 160 years, Siemens has built a reputation for leading-edge innovation and the quality of its products, services and solutions. With 428,000 employees in 190 countries, Siemens reported worldwide sales of $116.6 billion in fiscal 2008. With its U.S. corporate headquarters in New York City, Siemens in the USA reported sales of $22.4 billion and employs approximately 69,000 people throughout all 50 states and Puerto Rico. For more information on Siemens in the United States, visit www.usa.siemens.com
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