Management
DEUTZ AG
Board of Management
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 as well as the Strategy, Transformation, and HR functions. This ensures that the company's key strategic decisions involve the business units and central corporate functions.
Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte
Chairman of the Board of Management (CEO) since February 13, 2022, appointed until December 31, 2028
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
Oliver Neu
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) since October 1, 2024, appointed until September 30, 2027
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
Katharina Krüger
Executive Vice President
Head of Transformation, Strategy and Human Resources
Born in Munich, Germany
Professional career
Since 2022
DEUTZ AG, Cologne
- Since 2025
Head of Transformation, Strategy & HR - 2024 – 2025
Head of Transformation & Strategy - 2012 – 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
Markus Villinger
Executive Vice President
CEO Business Unit Engines
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
Executive Vice President
CEO Business Unit Service
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
Executive Vice President
CEO Business Unit NewTech
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
Executive Vice President
CEO Business Unit Energy
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
Executive Vice President
CEO Business Unit Defense
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)
