--- title: "DEUTZ Board of Management: Meet our Board : DEUTZ AG" url: "https://www.deutzge.sbs/en/company/management/board-of-management/" description: Managing DEUTZ AG has meant nothing less than actively shaping the future for 160 years. Meet the board of management of DEUTZ AG. date: 2023-07-28 modified: 2024-08-12 --- # DEUTZ Board of Management: Meet our Board : DEUTZ AG Management DEUTZ AG Board of Management ================================ ![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/b/8/csm_about-deutz-banner_2d41b6d828.png) The Board of Management of DEUTZ AG is supported in managing the company by an expanded, internationally structured executive team, which, in addition to the Board of Management, includes the heads of the five business units. This ensures that the company's key strategic decisions involve the business units. Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte ------------------------ ![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/5/f/csm_DEUTZ_Sebastian_Schulte_de4810d99f.jpg)#### Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte Chairman of the Board of Management (CEO) since February 13, 2022, appointed until December 31, 2028 ##### Curriculum Vitae: Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte Born in Wiesbaden, Germany #### Professional career **Since February 2022** DEUTZ AG, Cologne Chairman of the Board of Management --- **01/2021 – 02/2022** DEUTZ AG, Cologne Member of the Board of Management --- **2018 – 2020** ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, Hamburg/Kiel Managing Director and CFO --- **2014 – 2017** ThyssenKrupp Companhia Siderúrgica do Atlântico / Ternium Brasil, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) CFO --- **2008 – 2013** ThyssenKrupp AG, Düsseldorf/Essen - **2013 – 2014** Head of Investment Controlling - **2011 – 2013** Department Director Corporate Programs - **2008 – 2011** Project Manager Mergers & Acquisitions --- #### Studies **2004 – 2008** Doctorate in finance & accounting at the University of Cambridge (UK) **1999 – 2003** Degree in economics at the University of Bochum Katharina Krüger ---------------- ![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/c/9/csm_L2250257_KatharinaKrueger_a001789903.jpg)#### Katharina Krüger Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) since June 1, 2026, appointed until May 31, 2029 ##### Curriculum Vitae: Katharina Krüger Born in Munich, Germany #### Professional career **Since June 2026** DEUTZ AG, Cologne Member of the Board of Management --- **Since 2022** DEUTZ AG, Cologne - **2025 - 05/2026** Head of Transformation, Strategy & HR - **2024 – 2025** Head of Transformation & Strategy - **2022 – 2023** Head of Transformation --- **2016 – 2022** ThyssenKrupp AG, Essen - **2019 – 2022** CHRO Board Office - **2016 – 2019** Senior Manager Strategy, Markets & Development --- **2013 – 2016** Accenture GmbH, Düsseldorf - **2014 – 2016** Strategy Manager - **2013 – 2014** Senior Strategy Consultant --- **2011 – 2013** KPMG AG, Düsseldorf - **2012 – 2013** Assistant Manager, Advisory - **2011 – 2012** Senior Business Associate, Advisory --- #### Studies **2009 – 2010** Business Management at the University of Winchester (UK) **2006 – 2009** Business Law at the EBS University of Economics and Law, Oestrich-Winkel Oliver Neu ---------- ![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/2/8/csm_DEUTZ_Oliver_Neu_3985028545.jpg)#### Oliver Neu Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since October 1, 2024, appointed until September 30, 2027 ##### Curriculum Vitae: Oliver Neu Born in Olpe, Germany #### Professional career **Since October 2024** DEUTZ AG, Cologne Member of the Board of Management --- **10/2021 – 09/2024** DEUTZ AG, Cologne Senior Vice President Finance & Controlling --- **2020 – 2021** Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Hamburg Commercial Head Operating Unit Surface Vessels --- **2017 – 2020** Thyssenkrupp Springs & Stabilizers, Shanghai (China) CFO Springs & Stabilizers OU China --- **2014 – 2017** Thyssenkrupp CSA, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) - Manager Business Development, Quality Management and Performance Programs - General Manager Business Excellence, Quality Management and Production System --- **2009 – 2014** Thyssenkrupp AG, Essen (Senior-) Project Manager Merger & Acquisitions --- #### Studies CFA Charterholder **2004 – 2009** Degree in business administration at the University of Cologne Markus Villinger ---------------- ![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_DEUTZ_Markus_Villinger_01_5ccc73c13b.jpg)#### Markus Villinger Executive Vice President CEO Business Unit Engines ##### Curriculum Vitae: Markus Villinger Born in Karlsruhe, Germany #### Professional career **Since 2025** DEUTZ AG, Cologne CEO Business Unit Engines --- **2020 – 2025** Daimler Truck AG, Stuttgart - **2021 - 2025** Director Sales & Product Planning Powertrain Trucks - **2020 – 2021** Director Engine Production, Mannheim --- **2017 - 2020** Mercedes-Benz, Singapore CEO & President Director, Trucks, Jakarta (Indonesia) & Executive Vice President Industrialization Trucks South East Asia --- **2012 – 2017** Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Chennai (India) Managing Director, Business Unit Bus India --- **2006 – 2012** Daimler AG, Wörth - **2010 – 2012** Head of Assembly Truck, Wörth - **2006 – 2010** Head of Production Special Vehicles, Wörth --- **1998 – 2006** DaimlerChrysler AG, Mannheim - **2003 – 2006** Head of Production Bodyshell - **2001 – 2003** Head of Strategic Planning Commercial Vehicles, Stuttgart - **1998 – 2001** Head of Production Bodyshell Coaches & Assistant to the Manager Production --- **1996 – 1998** General Motors, Indianapolis, USA Project Engineer Transmission Control Units Pre-Development --- #### Studies **2007 – 2010** Business Administration (MBA) at the University Hagen **1990 – 1995** Electrical Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) Andreas Schmidt --------------- ![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_DEUTZ_Andreas_Schmidt_54dca58810.jpg)#### Andreas Schmidt Executive Vice President CEO Business Unit Service ##### Curriculum Vitae: Andreas Schmidt Born in Cologne, Germany #### Professional career **Since 2018** DEUTZ AG, Cologne - **Since 2026** CEO Business Unit Service - **2023 – 2025** SVP Central Service - **2021 – 2023** SVP Central Sales & Service - **2018 – 2021** SVP Central Service --- **2014– 2018** A.T.U. Auto-Teile Unger Handels GmbH & Co. KG, Weiden/Oberpfalz - **2018** in addition Managing Director of ESTATO Umweltservice GmbH - **2017 – 2018** in addition Managing Director of A.T.U. Auto-Teile Unger GmbH Filial-KG - **2014 – 2018** Managing Director Service & Technology (CTO) --- **2004– 2014** Mazda Motors Deutschland GmbH, Leverkusen Director Service & Member of the European Aftersales Management --- **2000– 2004** Valeo Service Deutschland GmbH, Ratingen Managing Director --- **1997 – 2000** Philips Automotive Lighting, Aachen Aftermarket Manager for Germany, Austria, Switzerland --- **1992 – 1997** Philips Licht, Cologne, Ludwigsburg, Munich Sales Engineer, Sales Manager --- #### Studies **1983 – 1992** Mechanical Engineering, focus on Production Technology at RWTH Aachen University Bert van Hasselt ---------------- ![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/e/e/csm_DEUTZ_Bert_van_Hasselt_fe6a71df98.jpg)#### Bert van Hasselt Executive Vice President CEO Business Unit NewTech ##### Curriculum Vitae: Bert van Hasselt Born in Utrecht, Netherlands #### Professional career **Since 2021** DEUTZ AG, Cologne - **Since 2026** CEO Business Unit NewTech - **2024 – 2025** CEO DEUTZ Green/NewTech - **2023 – 2024** Head of Sales & Service DEUTZ Green - **2022 – 2023** Managing Director Subregion North - **2021 – 2022** Managing Director DEUTZ Netherlands and Benelux --- **2016 – 2020** Zanten Technical Supply & Service Group B.V., Veghel (Netherlands) Managing Director --- **2015 – 2016** Fleet Logistics International N.V. (TÜV Süd Group), Munich Chief Regional Officer, Member of the Management Board --- **2012 – 2015** Groeneveld USA Inc. Dallas, Texas (USA) CEO --- **2008 – 2012** MAN, Évry (France) - **2009 – 2012** MAN Camions & Bus CEO - **2008 – 2011** MAN Region West B.V. COO & Member of the Board of Directors --- **2006 – 2008** MAN Truck & Bus B.V., Vianen (Netherlands), MAN Nederland Dealer B.V., HDS B.V. Managing Director --- **1992 – 2006** Various professional training courses in sales, management, change management and organizational development. --- #### Studies **2004 – 2006** General Management Program (MBA) at INSEAD, Fontainebleau (France) **1991 – 1993** Business Administration and Accounting, Nederlands Instituut van Registeraccountants David Evans ----------- ![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/6/c/csm_DEUTZ_David_Evans_4eed1f5903.jpg)#### David Evans Executive Vice President CEO Business Unit Energy ##### Curriculum Vitae: David Evans Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Professional career **Since 2024** DEUTZ AG, Cologne - **Since 2026** CEO Business Unit Energy - **2024 – 2025** CEO DEUTZ Energy --- **Since 2022** DEUTZ Corporation (USA) President and CEO DEUTZ Corporation and DEUTZ Americas --- **2019 – 2021** Kauffman Engineering, Lebanon, Indiana (USA) President and CEO --- **2015 – 2019** Oerlikon Drive Systems, Lafayette, Indiana (USA) President and CEO, Fairfield Manufacturing and Drive Systems Americas --- **2013 – 2015** Saradan Industries, Birmingham, Michigan (USA) President --- **2012 – 2013** SMW Automotive / Diversified Machine, Troy, Michigan (USA) President International, President North America, President Global Sales, President of Global Engineering --- **2004 – 2012** TRW Automotive GmbH, Düsseldorf - **2007 – 2012** General Manager, Linkage and Suspension Europe - **2004 – 2007** Operations Director, Linkage and Suspension Europe --- **1994 – 2004** Booz Allen & Hamilton Principal Operations Practice in Munich and Cleveland, Ohio --- **1991 – 1994** NCR - AT&T GmbH, Augsburg - **1993 – 1994** Product Manager, Desktop Systems and Monitors - **1991 – 1993** Financial Analyst and Manufacturing Engineer --- #### Studies **1989 – 1991** Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University Kelly School of Business, Bloomington, Indiana (USA) **1985 – 1989** Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana (USA) Marco Herre ----------- ![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/4/b/csm_DEUTZ_Marco_Herre_bd30b3c561.jpg)#### Marco Herre Executive Vice President CEO Business Unit Defense ##### Curriculum Vitae: Marco Herre Born in Freiberg, Germany #### Professional career **2018 – 2025** DEUTZ AG, Cologne - **Since 2026** CEO Business Unit Defense - **Since 2025** CEO DEUTZ Defense Systems GmbH - **2023 - 2025** SVP Central Sales - **2021 - 2023** VP Global Product Management, Digital Sales & Service Systems - **2021** Director Global Product Management, Digital Sales & Service Systems - **2019 – 2021** Head of Global Product Management, Digital Sales & Service Systems - **2018 – 2019** Head of Global Product Management & Business Development - **2018** Head of Global Business Development & Steering --- **2014 – 2018** Volkswagen Financial Services AG, Sittensen - **2017 – 2018** Head of Sales Rental & Used Business - **2016 – 2017** Head of Corporate Development - **2014 – 2016** Head of Business Development Management --- **2006 – 2014** Société Général Equipment Finance, Düsseldorf/Wuppertal Various positions in Corporate & Investment Banking --- #### Studies **1999 – 2005** Business Administration & International Management at the University of Magdeburg and at Macquarie University Sydney (Australia) DEUTZ Management Supervisory Board ----------------- ![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/1/0/csm_dr-dietmar-voggenreiter_0a4d7a067c.jpg) [ Read more ](https://www.deutzge.sbs/benelux/en/company/management/supervisory-board/ "Read more")