ATLANTA (Dec. 10, 2014) – During its recent annual meeting in San Diego, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) elected Raj Batra, president of Digital Factory for Siemens USA, to serve on the Board of Governors. Batra will serve a two-year term expiring in 2016. The Digital Factory division of Siemens offers a comprehensive portfolio of integrated hardware, software and technology-based services. “We are pleased to have Raj Batra join the NEMA Board of Governors and work with other leaders in the electroindustry during a period of exciting opportunities,” said Kevin J. Cosgriff, NEMA president and CEO. “His experience and insights will contribute greatly in the months and years ahead.” Joining Siemens in 1993, Batra has held a variety of high-level management and sales positions including president Industry Automation, VP & GM of Automation and Motion Division and director of automotive and aerospace businesses. Prior to Siemens, Batra worked as a sales engineer and product manager developing automation solutions for discrete manufacturing and process industries. Batra earned a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering from Lawrence Technological University in Michigan and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Michigan. NEMA is the association of electrical equipment and medical imaging manufacturers, founded in 1926 and headquartered in Rosslyn, Virginia. Siemens Corporation is a U.S. subsidiary of Siemens AG, a global technology provider.
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