Siemens plans major restructuring to dissolve two key divisions
Siemens is reportedly considering a major internal shake-up that could dissolve two of its largest divisions. According to a Handelsblatt report, the company may restructure its Digital Industries and Smart Infrastructure units. The move would mark another step in CEO Roland Busch's long-term strategy to streamline operations.
The proposed changes come as part of the 'One Tech Company' plan, designed to break down silos and centralise expertise. Siemens has not yet confirmed the details, leaving questions about how the shift would affect its 318,000-strong workforce.
The restructuring plan was first outlined internally by CEO Roland Busch around a year and a half ago. Under the 'One Tech Company' approach, Siemens aims to eliminate redundant functions and reduce parallel developments across its business units. If the divisions dissolve, their operations would report directly to the executive board instead of functioning as standalone entities.
Smart Infrastructure currently employs about 79,400 people worldwide, as of September 2025. While exact figures for Digital Industries are not publicly available, the division is a significant part of Siemens' global workforce. Matthias Rebellius and Cedrik Neike lead the two units, though their roles could change if the restructuring proceeds. No immediate job cuts are expected, but the company anticipates adjustments in sales, procurement, and development processes. The shift follows Siemens' earlier spin-off of its medical technology division, Siemens Healthineers, in 2018. That move set a precedent for reorganising major business segments. Siemens has declined to comment on the *Handelsblatt* report, leaving the timeline and final structure of the changes unclear. The focus remains on tighter collaboration between the remaining units to improve efficiency.
The potential dissolution of Digital Industries and Smart Infrastructure would reshape Siemens' internal operations. Business units from both divisions would operate under direct executive oversight, aligning with the company's push for a more integrated structure. The full impact on employees and workflows will depend on how the restructuring unfolds in the coming months.
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