Mike Sayen is vice president of Strategy for Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division. In his current role, Sayen leads Siemens PLM Software's strategic planning activities and initiatives. Working with the executive team, together with the company's worldwide Research and Development and Marketing teams, he is focused on developing and communicating Siemens PLM Software’s corporate strategy for delivering the industry’s leading PLM solutions.

Sayen has been part of the Information Technology industry for over 30 years, including nine years with AT&T Network Systems. He joined Siemens PLM Software in April 1988, starting within the R&D organization. In addition to line management assignments within both the NX and Teamcenter development teams, Sayen managed a number of corporate strategic programs, including the development and introduction of Teamcenter Community.

Sayen earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, with a double major in systems science and computer science.

Sayen resides in the Dallas area with his wife, Pam, and children Melissa, Chris and Patricia. He and his family spend their spare time raising miniature horses, staying up to date on computer technologies and exploring virtual on-line worlds.

About Siemens PLM Software

Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division, is a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services with 6.7 million licensed seats and more than 69,500 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, Siemens PLM Software works collaboratively with companies to deliver open solutions that help them turn more ideas into successful products. For more information on Siemens PLM Software products and services, visit www.siemens.com/plm.

About the Siemens Industry Automation Division

Siemens Industry Automation Division (Nuremberg, Germany) is a worldwide leader in the fields of automation systems, industrial controls and industrial software. Its portfolio ranges from standard products for the manufacturing and process industries to solutions for whole industrial sectors that encompass the automation of entire automobile production facilities and chemical plants. As a leading software supplier, Industry Automation optimizes the entire value added chain of manufacturers – from product design and development to production, sales and a wide range of maintenance services. With around 33,000 employees worldwide (September 30), Siemens Industry Automation achieved sales of €6.2 billion in fiscal year 2010. www.siemens.com/industryautomation

About Siemens Industry Sector

The Siemens Industry Sector (Erlangen, Germany) is the worldwide leading supplier of environmentally friendly production, transportation and building technologies. With integrated automation technologies and comprehensive industry-specific solutions, Siemens increases the productivity, efficiency and flexibility of its customers in the fields of industry and infrastructure. In fiscal 2010, which ended on September 30, 2010, revenue from continuing operations of the Industry Sector (excluding Osram) totaled around €30.2 billion. At the end of September 2010, Siemens Industry Sector had around 164,000 employees worldwide without consideration of Osram. www.siemens.com/industry