Executive Advisory
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C-Suite Leadership
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Two decades steering Siemens across Asia-Pacific — from Germany to China, Vietnam, Taiwan & beyond. Translating enterprise complexity into growth.

Executive Profile

Erdal Elver

With over two decades at Siemens AG — one of the world's largest industrial conglomerates — Erdal Elver has led transformative business operations across Germany, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao.

As President & CEO of Siemens Taiwan, Hong Kong & Macao, he spearheaded the “Golden Decade” — a period of continuous growth since 2013 at a rate double Taiwan's GDP. He launched the Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform in Taiwan, driving the region's digital transformation agenda.

Erdal brings rare cross-cultural fluency — bridging European precision with Asia-Pacific dynamism — to help organizations navigate complexity, enter new markets, and achieve sustainable growth.

20+
Years at Siemens
5
Countries Led
GDP Growth Rate
CEO
Siemens Taiwan
Areas of Focus

Areas of Expertise

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APAC Market Entry & Expansion

Navigate the complexities of Asia-Pacific markets with proven strategies for market entry, partnership development, and sustainable regional growth.

Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0

Drive enterprise digitalization through IoT, smart manufacturing, and platform-based business models — informed by launching Siemens Xcelerator.

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C-Suite Leadership & Organizational Development

Build high-performing executive teams, design organizational structures, and cultivate leadership cultures that deliver results.

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Sustainable Development & ESG Strategy

Integrate sustainability into core business strategy — from renewable energy adoption to ESG compliance and stakeholder reporting.

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Cross-Cultural Business Management

Bridge European, Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Taiwanese business cultures with deep operational experience across five countries.

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Smart Cities & Infrastructure

Leverage expertise in intelligent infrastructure, energy systems, and urban development to shape future-ready cities and regions.

Career Journey

Two Decades of Global Leadership

2013 – 2024

President & CEO

Siemens Taiwan, Hong Kong & Macao

📍 Taipei, Taiwan

  • Led the "Golden Decade" — continuous growth at 2× Taiwan's GDP rate
  • Launched Siemens Xcelerator digital business platform (Dec 2022)
  • Drove digital transformation and sustainability initiatives across the region
2009 – 2013

President & CEO

Siemens Vietnam

📍 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

  • Established Siemens as a leading technology partner in Vietnam
  • Expanded operations across energy, healthcare, and infrastructure sectors
2005 – 2009

VP & General Manager

Siemens China

📍 Beijing / Shanghai, China

  • Managed large-scale industrial operations in the world's fastest-growing market
  • Built cross-functional teams bridging European and Chinese business cultures
2001 – 2005

VP Sales

Siemens Germany

📍 Munich, Germany

  • Led enterprise sales strategy across key European accounts
  • Drove revenue growth through strategic partnerships
Late 1990s

Management Consultant

Siemens AG

📍 Germany

  • Began career in strategic consulting within Siemens
  • Foundation in corporate strategy, process optimization, and organizational design
Differentiators

Why Work With Erdal

Operator, Not Theorist

Unlike traditional consultants, Erdal has been in the CEO seat — making decisions, building teams, and delivering P&L results across multiple countries. Advice grounded in real execution.

Rare Cross-Cultural Fluency

European-born with deep operational experience in Germany, China, Vietnam, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao. Erdal bridges business cultures that most advisors only read about.

Digital + Industrial Convergence

Hands-on experience launching digital platforms (Xcelerator), driving Industry 4.0 adoption, and integrating smart technologies into traditional industrial operations.

Growth Track Record

The "Golden Decade" at Siemens Taiwan — continuous growth at double the national GDP rate — speaks for itself. Erdal knows how to build momentum and sustain it.

C-Suite Network Across APAC

Decades of relationship-building with government officials, industry leaders, and enterprise executives across the Asia-Pacific — access that accelerates outcomes.

Sustainability as Strategy

Deep conviction and practical experience integrating ESG, renewable energy, and sustainable development into core business strategy — not as an afterthought, but as a competitive advantage.

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