Dr. Johannes von Karczewski

Dr. Johannes von Karczewski is Head of Government Affairs at Siemens Energy and is responsible for the company’s global political positioning. In this role, he oversees worldwide government affairs activities and shapes Siemens Energy’s strategic direction in the context of key geopolitical, energy, and
industrial policy developments.

He serves as the central interface between the Executive Board and political decision makers, regulatory authorities, and international institutions at national, European, and global level. His focus is on the strategic engagement with legislative and regulatory processes, positioning the company in core energy and industrial policy debates, and maintaining a structured dialogue with governments and multilateral stakeholders.

With around 20 years of experience in strategic communications and political advisory work, Dr. von Karczewski advises the Executive Board on high level political matters. He coordinates Siemens Energy’s priority policy topics, ensures the consistent development of overarching corporate positions, and acts as a Sherpa in key political initiatives and international dialogue formats, including business advisory bodies at the highest level.

Prior to his current role, he held several leadership positions within the Siemens Group. Dr. von Karczewski earned his doctorate at the University of Bonn with a dissertation on Helmut Schmidt and the emergence of the G7 World Economic Summits and was a graduate fellow of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation. He also completed a Master of Arts with distinction in History, Political Science, and Public Law at the same university.