Steve Fludder

Company: Samsung Engineering
Position: Senior executive vice-president

Steve Fludder is a global executive in energy and infrastructure markets and is head of worldwide sales and marketing at Samsung Engineering. He joined the firm after leaving the US’ GE in 2010. Fludder has nearly 30 years of leadership experience, including 15 years of international assignments throughout Asia and the Middle East.

He began his career as an engineer at GE Aircraft Engines and rose to spearhead the development of several new aircraft engine models. In 1994, Fludder moved to Asia for a series of emerging-market leadership roles across multiple GE businesses. In 2003, he became president and chief executive officer (CEO) of GE Energy China.

In 2006, Fludder was elected a corporate officer and appointed vice-president of global sales and service for GE’s water business. He was educated in the US and holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a degree in mechanical engineering from Columbia University and a degree from Providence College.

Website: www.samsungengineering.com