Hermias Hendrikse leads Global Industry Development for Energy, Chemicals and Infrastructure at Siemens Digital Industries Software (DISW), where he helps energy and process companies turn digital twin and AI technology into measurable engineering and operational gains.
Over 15 years with Siemens DISW technology, he has delivered more than 60 industrial simulation projects across Africa, the Middle East and the United States, progressing from implementation engineer to global strategic leadership. He joined Siemens through the ESTEQ acquisition in 2019 and has since led portfolio development, presales and digital enterprise initiatives for the Africa & Middle East region.
That combination of hands-on engineering and commercial leadership shapes how he advises customers on scaling simulation, digital twins and AI across complex industrial operations.
Hermias holds Bachelor’s and Honours degrees in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pretoria.
