Founder Profile
Johann Georg Halske
Last reviewed: October 2026 · By Swet Parvadiya
Who is Johann Georg Halske?
Johann Georg Halske is a founder of Siemens AG, which was founded in 1847 with Werner von Siemens.
- Company founded
- Siemens AG
- Founded
- 1847
- Co-founders
- Werner von Siemens
Background
Highly skilled German master mechanic.
Founding Story
Johann Georg Halske (1814-1890) partnered with Werner von Siemens in 1847 to build and scale the manufacturing of Siemens' pointer telegraph design. He managed the company's early mechanical workshops and production facilities before departing in 1867. Johann Georg Halske was born in 1814.
Sources
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- Siemens Annual Report 2025 (Siemens AG)
- Siemens Q2 FY2026 press release (Siemens AG)