Clarissa Haller, who led corporate communications for Credit Suisse out of Zurich until November, is moving to German industrial and electronics giant Siemens as head of communications.
Haller, 49, based in Munich, reports to president and CEO Joe Kaeser. Stephan Heimbach, head of communications and government affairs, stepped down March 1.
Haller is charged with innovating the company's communications, including digitizing its channels and processes, among other responsibilities.
The company said it is splitting off the role of government affairs leader from the post, integrating that responsibility into its governance and markets unit on June 1.
Haller previously led communications for robotics multinational ABB in zurich and Roche Diagnostics in Basel. She led corporate comms. for Bahlsen and headed PR for Deutsche Aerospace, as well.
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