The CEO of Siemens is known to drive a tight agenda at the global electronics powerhouse. Löscher, who is down-to-earth and straightforward in team dealings, believes that the biggest threat to leadership is complacency. The astoundingly bright Austrian holds an MBA from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Doctorate of Engineering from Michigan State University. A polyglot with five languages under his belt, he is widely respected for his intellect and practical skills. Löscher has guided Siemens with great success since July 2007, and remarkably was the first top executive ever to be hired from outside the company.