Thorbjörn Fors

Thorbjörn Fors is the Group Senior Vice President of Siemens Energy and President of Siemens Energy Asia Pacific. Siemens Energy is a global energy technology company with products, offerings, and solutions spanning the entire energy value chain. Fors is responsible for overseeing regional operations across the Pacific, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, while driving the company’s profitable growth.

Before his current appointment, Fors served as the Executive Vice President of Siemens Energy’s Industrial Applications Division. He has held multiple senior management positions, overseeing complex, multifaceted operations and multibillion-euro P&L responsibilities. Previously, Fors was the CEO of the Distributed Generation and Oil & Gas business unit at Siemens, a position created through the merger of Dresser-Rand, Rolls-Royce Energy Services, and Siemens Distributed Generation Services. Before joining Siemens, Fors held leadership positions at ABB Power Generation and ALSTOM, with responsibilities spanning Canada, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and Northern Europe.

Fors has consistently demonstrated a bold strategic vision, delivering tangible results for stakeholders amid periods of change. Throughout his tenure at Siemens, he has contributed to expanding the organization’s global footprint and led numerous successful financial turnarounds. With a background in mechanical engineering, Fors combines curiosity and a passion for innovation to solve business challenges and drive strategic growth. He takes pride in leading diverse teams under a shared vision to create value and provide access to sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy on a global scale.

Backed by more than 25 years of international experience, Fors has built impactful collaborations across geographies, cultures, and technical fields. He is a frequent keynote speaker who champions emerging technologies and digital transformation to drive decarbonization and emissions reduction. He is also an experienced board member and advisor, with expertise in coaching innovative technology startups.