CEO of the Dresser-Rand business, part of Siemens Power and Gas Division, Paulo Ruiz Sternadt (photo: Siemens)

Paulo Ruiz Sternadt has been appointed CEO of the Dresser-Rand business, part of Siemens Power and Gas Division. He succeeds Judith Marks who will leave the company at her own request.

Ruiz Sternadt brings to this position extensive leadership experience including more than 16 years with Siemens in multiple global roles in the U.S., Germany, Mexico and Brazil. He most recently was Executive Vice President of Global Solutions for the Dresser-Rand business and a member of its Executive Staff. In this role, he was responsible for creating new business opportunities and delivering solutions to customers for the Dresser-Rand business, which will serve the business well in the future.

Before joining the Dresser-Rand business, Ruiz Sternadt held a number of senior global business leadership roles in Siemens Energy Management Division in markets around the world. This experience provides valuable perspective to the Dresser-Rand business as energy markets continue to integrate along the energy value chain.