Based in Munich, Katharina Westrich brings a strong background in semiconductors, electronics, and business, combining technical expertise with strategic insight.
She currently leads Siemens’ global activities for Electronics & Semiconductors and Simulation, heading an international team that supports semiconductor manufacturing across the entire value chain. In addition, she is an elected member of the Governing Council of the Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC), where she contributes to advancing the consortium’s mission of reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the global semiconductor industry.
Prior to her current role, Katharina Westrich served as Head of Vertical Management Semiconductor and earlier as Head of Siemens Research & Pre-Development. Over her career, she has held several strategic positions within Siemens, gaining significant experience in consulting and mergers & acquisitions.
Katharina Westrich holds a Master of Science degree from the Catholic University Eichstätt-Ingolstadt and is an alumna of INSEAD.