Siemens CEO explains why he won’t go to Saudi Arabia

New York (CNN Business)In an unusual behind-the-scenes glimpse at corporate decision-making, Siemens CEO Joe Kaeser detailed why he pulled out of this week’s Future Investment Initiative in Saudi Arabia.

Kaeser’s LinkedIn post on Monday offers a rare look into how a business leader grapples with a controversial issue.
Dozens of business leaders have pulled out of the “Davos in the Desert” conference following the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, on October 2. Most just issued a one-line statement and declined to comment further.

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