PALFINGER: Supervisory Board has concluded its search for a new CEO
16.04.2018
Today, the Supervisory Board of PALFINGER AG concluded its search for a new CEO. Andreas Klauser (53), an accomplished top manager with international experience, who is currently the Global Brand President of Case IH and STEYR as well as member of the Group Executive Council of CNH Industrial, has been chosen to fill the position. He has more than 25 years of experience in the area of agricultural machinery and commercial vehicles.
Subject to the finalization of the relevant contracts, Andreas Klauser will assume the office of CEO on 1 June 2018.
PALFINGER sets benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, PALFINGER transforms customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions. A broad product portfolio and regional footprint drive balanced profitable growth. With its promise of Lifetime Excellence, PALFINGER delivers outstanding performance throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Around 12,000 employees, 30 international manufacturing sites, and a global distribution and service network ensure worldwide proximity to the market.
PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999 and achieved a revenue of EUR 2.34 billion in 2025.
For further information please contact:
Hannes Roither | VP Investor Relations | PALFINGER AG
M +43 664 206 9247 |h.roither@palfinger.com
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