ABB Motion Leadership Insights

Welcome to the first edition of "ABB Motion Leadership Insights" – your quarterly digest from the ABB Motion leadership team. ??

Inside, you will find contributions from our leaders sharing tips and reflections giving valuable insights for anyone interested to better understand how we create value at ABB Motion.

Join us as we explore the ways we are making a difference and look ahead to an even brighter future.

Find below a selection of contributions from

?? Tarak Mehta , President ABB Motion

?? Cherry-Lijun Sheng , Head of HR ABB Motion

?? Panu Virolainen , Chief Technology Officier ABB Motion

Today, there are more than 300 million industrial electric motor-driven systems in operation worldwide.

Did you know that they can easily become a hidden cost for your business with negative impacts for our planet, due to the vast amount of these systems operating inefficiently?

In his latest article, Tarak Mehta shows how technological advances, such as artificial intelligence, digitalization and business expertise can facilitate your proactive maintenance strategy for increased performance, efficiency or business development. ??

A fast-changing environment means you must continuously upskill

In a rapidly evolving world, the need to continuously upskill is more vital than ever. With skills becoming obsolete at a staggering rate, organizations must embrace continuous learning to stay ahead. ABB's innovative approach, "Every day is a school day," fosters a culture of continuous learning, enabling employees to develop skills, advance their careers, and contribute to the company's growth, ultimately leading to a more competitive and successful future.

??Dive into the insightful article by Cherry-Lijun Sheng , Head of Human Resources, Motion Business Area at ABB. Discover how embracing a culture of continuous learning can drive innovation, productivity, and personal growth ??

In the beginning of the year, we released our latest Motion report "Circularity: No Time to Waste" to gain insights into key trends, perceptions, and attitudes toward circularity. For that we conducted a survey in October 2023, involving 3,304 senior industrial decision-makers from diverse sectors and countries.

Tarak Mehta shared his views on the topic in a dedicated LinkedIn article. Learn about the challenges that decision-makers are experiencing and the significant benefits gained by those who embraced full circularity: ??

Research and development (R&D) is essential in achieving the world’s decarbonisation goals

Panu Virolainen , Chief Technology Officer at ABB Motion, discussed the vital role of Research and Development with Foresight Group and Power Engineering International.

The FORESIGHT Climate & Energy, Energy Enablers is a podcast in which the Foresight team speaks with those who are making a difference in the race to a decarbonized economy.

?? For the best possible audio experience, listen to Energy Enablers in the FORESIGHT app, but you find the audio also under the following link ?? and on all known providers (Apple, Spotify etc.)

R&D drives both energy efficiency and decarbonization efforts, presenting cost-effective ways to reduce global greenhouse emissions and overcome integration challenges. Read his article in Power Engineering International now ??

In 2023, ABB Motion achieved remarkable success, not only financially but also in safety and environmental performance. We prioritize continuous learning and innovation, investing in building winning teams and pushing the boundaries of technology through increased R&D. Our focus remains on creating value for customers by enhancing energy efficiency and providing cutting-edge solutions, positioning us as global leaders in motors and drives.

Read how Tarak Mehta reflects on our 2023 performance and on our commitment to our people and sustainability??

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