David Taylor is vice president of global marketing for Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division. In his current role, Taylor directs worldwide marketing execution and go-to-market strategy for Siemens PLM Software's full suite of software and services offerings worldwide.

Taylor previously served as senior director of portfolio solutions marketing where he led global strategic activities for the company’s cross portfolio solutions strategy. Prior to his portfolio solutions role, Taylor served as senior director of automotive industry marketing and was responsible for driving Siemens PLM Software’s automotive marketing vision and strategies. He was also involved with key industry organizations, providing thought leadership on new emerging issues faced by automotive OEMs and Suppliers.

Before joining Siemens PLM Software, Taylor was director of industry solutions at SDRC, where he was responsible for defining, packaging and selling industry specific solutions on top of SDRC’s portfolio of applications. Also while at SDRC, Taylor spent four years in the Metaphase sales organization and four years as director of Metaphase services for the Detroit region.

Taylor started his career at Ann Arbor based Applicon as an application engineering focused on CAD, CAM, CAE and PDM technologies. He’s a 1988 graduate of Eastern Michigan University, with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Technology and Computer Science.

When not working, Dave enjoys waterskiing, motorcycling, working on his 1968 Pontiac GTO and coaching his two sons in youth football as well as spending time with his wife of 21 years. He is currently based in Siemens PLM Software’s office in Livonia, Michigan.

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 7 million licensed seats and more than 71,000 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