Leif Juergensen is the Director, Customer Projects Program for the OEM Segment within Schneider Electric's Industry business unit. He previously held several positions within the Machine Solutions organisation, where he was responsible for software and sales strategy. He has over 20 years of experience in machine automation and innovation. Prior to joining Schneider Electric in 2001, he worked for Klockner Moeller GmbH as automation key account manager. He received a Dipl.-Ing. degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering from the Fachhochschule Karlsruhe University of Applied Science.