An engineer by training, with a master's degree in Artificial Intelligence and an Executive MBA from IE Business School, Fernando Riaño brings nearly 30 years of extensive management experience from companies such as Grupo Mita, Ericsson, Celsa Group, and Duro Felguera Digital Solutions. His profile combines strategic vision, technological leadership, and in-depth knowledge of B2B industrial environments.
His arrival comes at a pivotal moment for Phoenix Contact, which is evolving from supplying components to providing integrated solutions based on open platforms like PLCnext, incorporating artificial intelligence, edge computing, and OT/IT connectivity. With this appointment, Spain solidifies its position as a priority market for deploying enabling technologies for Industry 4.0 and the sustainable infrastructure of the future.
