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title: "DEUTZ Board of Management: Meet our Board : DEUTZ AG"
url: "https://www.deutzge.sbs/spain/es/compania/gestion-deutz/consejo-de-administracion"
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: 2025-03-26
modified: 2025-08-14
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# DEUTZ Board of Management: Meet our Board : DEUTZ AG

Gestión  DEUTZ AG
 Consejo de Administración
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El Consejo de Administración de DEUTZ AG está apoyado en la gestión de la empresa por un equipo ejecutivo ampliado y estructurado internacionalmente, que, además del Consejo de Administración, incluye a los jefes de las cinco unidades de negocio, así como las funciones de Estrategia, Transformación y RRHH. Esto garantiza que las decisiones estratégicas clave de la empresa impliquen a las unidades de negocio y a las funciones corporativas centrales.

 Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte
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![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/5/f/csm_DEUTZ_Sebastian_Schulte_c451a2b7b4.jpg)#### Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte

Presidente del Consejo de Administración (desde el 13 de febrero de 2022, nombrado hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2028)

Consejero Delegado (CEO)

##### Curriculum Vitae: Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte

Born in Wiesbaden, Germany

#### Professional career

**Since February 2022**
DEUTZ AG, Cologne
Chairman of the Board of Management

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**01/2021 – 02/2022**
DEUTZ AG, Cologne
Member of the Board of Management

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**2018 – 2020**
ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, Hamburg/Kiel
Managing Director and CFO

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**2014 – 2017**
ThyssenKrupp Companhia Siderúrgica do Atlântico / Ternium Brasil, Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
CFO

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**2008 – 2013**
ThyssenKrupp AG, Düsseldorf/Essen

- **2013 – 2014**
    Head of Investment Controlling
- **2011 – 2013**
    Department Director Corporate Programs
- **2008 – 2011**
    Project Manager Mergers & Acquisitions

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#### 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
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![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/c/9/csm_L2250257_KatharinaKrueger_88ac71a51e.jpg)#### Katharina Krüger

Director de Transformación (CTO) desde el 1 de junio de 2026, nombrado hasta 31 de mayo de 2029

##### Curriculum Vitae: Katharina Krüger

Born in Munich, Germany

#### Professional career

**Since June 2026**
DEUTZ AG, Cologne
Member of the Board of Management

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**Since 2022**
DEUTZ AG, Cologne

- **2025 - 05/2026**
    Head of Transformation, Strategy & HR
- **2024 – 2025**
    Head of Transformation & Strategy
- **2022 – 2023**
    Head of Transformation

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**2016 – 2022**
ThyssenKrupp AG, Essen

- **2019 – 2022**
    CHRO Board Office
- **2016 – 2019**
    Senior Manager Strategy, Markets & Development

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**2013 – 2016**
Accenture GmbH, Düsseldorf

- **2014 – 2016**
    Strategy Manager
- **2013 – 2014**
    Senior Strategy Consultant

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**2011 – 2013**
KPMG AG, Düsseldorf

- **2012 – 2013**
    Assistant Manager, Advisory
- **2011 – 2012**
    Senior Business Associate, Advisory

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#### 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
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![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/2/8/csm_DEUTZ_Oliver_Neu_17962fd359.jpg)#### Oliver Neu

Miembro del Consejo de Administración (desde el 1 de octubre de 2024, nombrado hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2027)

Director Financiero (CFO)

##### Curriculum Vitae: Oliver Neu

Born in Olpe, Germany

#### Professional career

**Since October 2024**
DEUTZ AG, Cologne
Member of the Board of Management

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**10/2021 – 09/2024**
DEUTZ AG, Cologne
Senior Vice President Finance & Controlling

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**2020 – 2021**
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems, Hamburg
Commercial Head Operating Unit Surface Vessels

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**2017 – 2020**
Thyssenkrupp Springs & Stabilizers, Shanghai (China)
CFO Springs & Stabilizers OU China

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**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

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**2009 – 2014**
Thyssenkrupp AG, Essen
(Senior-) Project Manager Merger & Acquisitions

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#### Studies

CFA Charterholder

**2004 – 2009**
Degree in business administration at the University of Cologne

Markus Villinger
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![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_DEUTZ_Markus_Villinger_01_3489d69e38.jpg)#### Markus Villinger

Vicepresidente Ejecutivo

CEO Unidad de Negocio Motores

##### Curriculum Vitae: Markus Villinger

Born on 14 November 1969 in Karlsruhe

#### Studies

**1990 – 1995**
Electrical Engineering at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

**2007 – 2010**
Business Administration (MBA) at the University Hagen

#### Professional career

**1996 – 1998**
General Motors, Indianapolis, USA
Project Engineer Transmission Control Units Pre-Development

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**1998 – 2006**
DaimlerChrysler AG, Mannheim

- **1998 – 2001**
    Head of Production Bodyshell Coaches & Assistant to the Manager Production
- **2001 – 2003**
    Head of Strategic Planning Commercial Vehicles, Stuttgart
- **2003 – 2006**
    Head of Production Bodyshell

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**2006 – 2012**
Daimler AG, Wörth

- **2006 – 2010**
    Head of Production Special Vehicles, Wörth
- **2010 – 2012**
    Head of Assembly Truck, Wörth

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**2012 – 2017**
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Chennai (India)
Managing Director, Business Unit Bus India

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**2017 - 2020**
Mercedes-Benz, Singapore
CEO & President Director, Trucks, Jakarta (Indonesia) & Executive Vice President Industrialization Trucks South East Asia

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**2020 – 2025**
Daimler Truck AG, Stuttgart

- **2020 – 2021**
    Director Engine Production, Mannheim
- **2021-2025**
    Director Sales & Product Planning Powertrain Trucks

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**Since 2025**
DEUTZ AG, Cologne
CEO Business Unit Engines

Andreas Schmidt
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![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_DEUTZ_Andreas_Schmidt_8fd102106a.jpg)#### Andreas Schmidt

Vicepresidente Ejecutivo

CEO de la Unidad de Negocio de Servicios

##### Curriculum Vitae: Andreas Schmidt

Born on 14 February 1963 in Cologne

#### Studies

**1983 – 1992**
Mechanical Engineering, focus on Production Technology at RWTH Aachen University

#### Professional career

**1992 – 1997**
Philips Licht, Cologne, Ludwigsburg, Munich
Sales Engineer, Sales Manager

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**1997 – 2000**
Philips Automotive Lighting, Aachen
Aftermarket Manager for Germany, Austria, Switzerland

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**2000– 2004**
Valeo Service Deutschland GmbH, Ratingen
Managing Director

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**2004– 2014**
Mazda Motors Deutschland GmbH, Leverkusen
Member of the European Aftersales Management

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**2014– 2018**
A.T.U. Auto-Teile Unger Handels GmbH & Co. KG,
Weiden/Oberpfalz

- **2014 – 2018**
    Managing Director Service & Technology (CTO)
- **2017 – 2018**
    in addition Managing Director of A.T.U. Auto-Teile Unger GmbH Filial-KG
- **2018**
    in addition Managing Director of ESTATO Umweltservice GmbH

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**Since 2018**
DEUTZ AG, Cologne

- **2018 – 2021**
    SVP Central Service
- **2021 – 2023**
    SVP Central Sales & Service
- **2023 – 2025**
    SVP Central Service
- **Since 2026**
    CEO Business Unit Service

Bert van Hasselt
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![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/e/e/csm_DEUTZ_Bert_van_Hasselt_b1314a8ec8.jpg)#### Bert van Hasselt

Vicepresidente Ejecutivo

CEO Unidad de Negocio NewTech

##### Curriculum Vitae: Bert van Hasselt

Born on 24 May 1965 in Utrecht (Netherlands)

#### Studies

**1991 – 1993**
Business Administration and Accounting, Nederlands Instituut van Registeraccountants

**2004 – 2006**
General Management Program (MBA) at INSEAD,
Fontainebleau (France)

#### Professional career

**1992 – 2006**
Various professional training courses in sales, management, change management and organizational development.

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**2006 – 2008**
MAN Truck & Bus B.V., Vianen (Netherlands), MAN Nederland Dealer B.V., HDS B.V.
Managing Director

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**2008 – 2012**
MAN, Évry (France)

- **2008 – 2011**
    MAN Region West B.V.
    COO & Member of the Board of Directors
- **2009 – 2012**
    MAN Camions & Bus
    CEO

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**2012 – 2015**
Groeneveld USA Inc. Dallas, Texas (USA)
CEO

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**2015 – 2016**
Fleet Logistics International N.V. (TÜV Süd Group), Munich
Chief Regional Officer, Member of the Management Board

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**2016 – 2020**
Zanten Technical Supply & Service Group B.V., Veghel (Netherlands)
Managing Director

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**Since 2021**
DEUTZ AG, Cologne

- **2021 – 2022**
    Managing Director DEUTZ Netherlands and Benelux
- **2022 – 2023**
    Managing Director Subregion North
- **2023 – 2024**
    Head of Sales & Service DEUTZ Green
- **2024 – 2025**
    CEO DEUTZ Green/NewTech
- **Since 2026**
    CEO Business Unit NewTech

David Evans
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![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/6/c/csm_DEUTZ_David_Evans_8e81411b1b.jpg)#### David Evans

Vicepresidente Ejecutivo

CEO Unidad de Negocio de Energía

##### 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

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**Since 2022**
DEUTZ Corporation (USA)
President and CEO DEUTZ Corporation and DEUTZ Americas

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**2019 – 2021**
Kauffman Engineering, Lebanon, Indiana (USA)
President and CEO

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**2015 – 2019**
Oerlikon Drive Systems, Lafayette, Indiana (USA)
President and CEO, Fairfield Manufacturing and Drive Systems Americas

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**2013 – 2015**
Saradan Industries, Birmingham, Michigan (USA)
President

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**2012 – 2013**
SMW Automotive / Diversified Machine, Troy, Michigan (USA)
President International, President North America, President Global Sales, President of Global Engineering

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**2004 – 2012**
TRW Automotive GmbH, Düsseldorf

- **2007 – 2012**
    General Manager, Linkage and Suspension Europe
- **2004 – 2007**
    Operations Director, Linkage and Suspension Europe

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**1994 – 2004**
Booz Allen & Hamilton Principal
Operations Practice in Munich and Cleveland, Ohio

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**1991 – 1994**
NCR - AT&T GmbH, Augsburg

- **1993 – 1994**
    Product Manager, Desktop Systems and Monitors
- **1991 – 1993**
    Financial Analyst and Manufacturing Engineer

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#### 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
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![](https://www.deutzge.sbs/fileadmin/_processed_/4/b/csm_DEUTZ_Marco_Herre_1381cceeae.jpg)#### Marco Herre

Vicepresidente Ejecutivo

CEO Unidad de Negocio de Defensa

##### Curriculum Vitae: Marco Herre

Born on 25 January 1975 in Freiberg

#### Studies

**1999 – 2005**
Business Administration & International Management at the University of Magdeburg and at Macquarie University Sydney (Australia)

#### Professional career

**2006 – 2014**
Société Général Equipment Finance, Düsseldorf/Wuppertal
Various positions in Corporate & Investment Banking

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**2014 – 2018**
Volkswagen Financial Services AG, Sittensen

- **2014 – 2016**
    Head of Business Development Management
- **2016 – 2017**
    Head of Corporate Development
- **2017 – 2018**
    Head of Sales Rental & Used Business

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**2018 – 2025**
DEUTZ AG, Cologne

- **2018**
    Head of Global Business Development & Steering
- **2018 – 2019**
    Head of Global Product Management & Business Development
- **2019 – 2021**
    Head of Global Product Management, Digital Sales & Service Systems
- **2021**
    Director Global Product Management, Digital Sales & Service Systems
- **2021 - 2023**
    VP Global Product Management, Digital Sales & Service Systems
- **2023 - 2025**
    SVP Central Sales
- **Since 2025**
    CEO DEUTZ Defense Systems GmbH
- **Since 2026**
    CEO Business Unit Defense

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