Ulrich Spiesshofer

Ulrich Spiesshofer is a Swiss businessman and former CEO of ABB, a global technology company, where he served from 2013 until his departure in 2019. His tenure was marked by a focus on operational efficiency and innovation, although he faced challenges that ultimately led to his replacement by Björn Rosengren, following pressure from activist investor Cevian Capital. Spiesshofer's leadership style and decisions during a critical transformation phase at ABB have been scrutinized, making him a notable figure in discussions about corporate governance and management practices.