• ABB Limited
  •  Overview
  • Last Modified:
  • April 9, 2025
  • Company type:
  • Public
  • Industry:
  • Electronics
  • Verified:
  • No
  • No of Employees:
  • 100 001 +
  • Stock Code:
  • ABBN
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  • Turnover $50m + ?:
  • Yes
  • Headquarters:
  • Switzerland
  • Public Interest Score:
  • 750+

 

  • ABB Limited
  • General Information

Description

ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility, industry, and transport and infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in more than 100 countries.

Key Facts:
    • Headquarters: VästerĂĄs, Sweden, and ZĂĽrich, Switzerland. 
    • Nature of Business: ABB is a global technology company focused on electrification, process automation, motion, and robotics & discrete automation. 
    • History: Founded in 1988 through the merger of Allmänna Svenska Elektriska Aktiebolaget (ASEA) and Brown, Boveri & Cie (BBC). 
  • Business Areas: ABB has four customer-focused, globally leading business areas: Electrification, Process Automation, Motion, and Robotics & Discrete Automation. 
  • Global Presence: ABB operates in over 100 countries. 
  • Stock Exchange: ABB is dual-listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in ZĂĽrich, Switzerland, and the Nasdaq Nordic exchange in Stockholm, Sweden.
  • Recent News: ABB signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sumitomo Corporation to explore decarbonisation solutions for mining machinery, focusing on developing electrification strategies. 
Peter Voser:
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David Constable:
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Frederico Curado:
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Johan Forssell:
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Denise Johnson:
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Jennifer Xin-Zhe Li:
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Geraldine Matchett:
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David Meline:
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Mats Rahmstrom:
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  • Company Information
  • Company System Number:
  • 14731
  • Founded Year: 
  • 1988
  • Registration Number: 
  • CH-020.3.900.058-8
  • Country: 
  • Switzerland
  • Stock Exchanges: 
    • Swiss Stock Exchange
    • Stockholm Stock Exchange
    • OTC Markets U.S.
  • Financial year end: 
  • December
  • No. of Countries operations: 
  • 100
  • Company Status: 
  • In Business
  • Industry Sub Category: 
  • Semiconductors, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Technology Hardware & Equipment
  • Date listed on Stock Exchange: 
  • 28/06/1999

 

  • Contact Information
  • Business operation: 
  • ABB is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility, industry, and transport and infrastructure customers to improve their performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in more than 100 countries.
  • Primary office: 
  • AffolternstraĂźe 44,CH-8050 Zurich

 

  • Additional Information
  • Listed?: 
  • Yes
  • Company secretary: 
  • Natalia Shehadeh
  • Reporting currency: 
  • USD
  • ISIN number (12 digit): 
SSE
CH0012221716
  • Authorised shares:
  • 3 741 675 391
  • Issued shares:
  • 1 882 022 575
  • No of shareholders:
  • 1001 and more shareholders
  • No of shareholders holding 20%:
  • 0 shareholders
  • Number of shares traded
  • Per Year:
  • Per Quarter:
  • Per Month:

 

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NameLogoCountryHeadquartersRating
Moody'sCredit LogoUnited States of AmericaNew YorkA3

 

Countries Operations/ Offices


 

Company Directors

Name
Nationality
Age
Role
Qualification
Name

Peter

Non Executive
NationalitySwitzerland
68
RoleNED
QualificationDegree in Business Administration
Date Appointed: 01/01/2015
Duration:
11 years and 8 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

David

Non Executive
NationalityCanada
65
RoleNED
QualificationAdvanced Management Program, International Management Program
Date Appointed: 01/04/2015
Duration:
11 years and 5 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Frederico

Non Executive
NationalityPortugal
59
RoleED,NED
QualificationBachelor’s degree in Mechanical-Aeronautical Engineering, MBA
Date Appointed: 01/04/2016
Duration:
10 years and 5 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Johan Patrik Lennart

Non Executive
NationalitySweden
56
RoleNED
QualificationM.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration
Date Appointed: 01/01/2024
Duration:
2 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Denise C.

Non Executive
NationalityAmerican
60
RoleNED
QualificationMaster of Mechanical Engineering, MBA
Date Appointed: 01/01/2023
Duration:
3 years and 8 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Jennifer

Non Executive
NationalityCanada
59
RoleNED
QualificationMBA, Bachelor’s degree in Arts
Date Appointed: 01/03/2018
Duration:
8 years and 6 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

Geraldine

Non Executive
NationalityFrance
54
RoleNED
QualificationBS, MSc
Date Appointed: 01/03/2018
Duration:
8 years and 6 months
Independance: Y
Profile
Name

David

Non Executive
NationalitySwitzerland
69
RoleNED
QualificationMBA Finance, Master’s degree in Economics, Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Date Appointed: 01/04/2016
Duration:
10 years and 5 months
Independance: N
Profile
Name

Mats

Executive
NationalitySweden
61
RoleCEO,NED
QualificationMBA
Date Appointed: 01/06/1999
Duration:
27 years and 3 months
Independance: N
Profile

 

Directors Tenure

Name
Duration
Name

Peter Voser

Duration11 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

David Constable

Duration11 years and 5 months
Profile
Name

Frederico Curado

Duration10 years and 5 months
Profile
Name

Johan Patrik Lennart Forssell

Duration2 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Denise C. Johnson

Duration3 years and 8 months
Profile
Name

Jennifer Xin-Zhe Li

Duration8 years and 6 months
Profile
Name

Geraldine Matchett

Duration8 years and 6 months
Profile
Name

David Meline

Duration10 years and 5 months
Profile
Name

Mats Rahmstrom

Duration27 years and 3 months
Profile

 

Director Experience

Name
Experience
Name

Peter

Experience Other
Profile
Name

David

Experience Engineering
Profile
Name

Frederico

Experience Aviation
Profile
Name

Johan Patrik Lennart

Experience Financial Services
Profile
Name

Denise C.

Experience Machinery Manufacturing
Profile
Name

Jennifer

Experience Financial Services
Profile
Name

Geraldine

Experience Other
Profile
Name

David

Experience Financial Services
Profile
Name

Mats

Experience Machinery Manufacturing
Profile

 

Company Auditors

Name
Date Appointed
Years
Name

KPMG

Date Appointed25/03/2021
Year5 years and 6 months
Profile

 

Company Past Directors

Name
ED/NED
Role
Name

Lars

ED/NEDNon Executive
RoleNED
Date Appointed: 01/04/2017
Date Resigned: 01/01/2025
Profile

 

Company Committees

Name

Peter Voser

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, NG
Profile
Name

David Constable

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE
Profile
Name

Frederico Curado

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE
Profile
Name

Johan Patrik Lennart Forssell

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, NG
Profile
Name

Denise C. Johnson

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RC, RE
Profile
Name

Jennifer Xin-Zhe Li

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, RE, NG
Profile
Name

Geraldine Matchett

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RE
Profile
Name

David Meline

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RC, RE
Profile
Name

Mats Rahmstrom

Mainboard, Audit, Remuneration BD, AU, RC, RE
Profile

 

Committee
Abbreviation
Supervisory Board
SB
Board
BD
Risk & Compliance
RC
Audit
AU
Remuneration
RE
Capital investment
CI
Industry Specific
IS
Nominations & Governance
NG
Health, Safety & Environment
HS
Social & Ethics
SE
Technology
TE
Executive
EX
Other
OT