--- title: "DEUTZ Raad van Bestuur: Maak kennis met onze Raad van Bestuur : DEUTZ AG" url: "https://www.deutz.com/benelux/nl/bedrijf/deutz-beheer/raad-van-bestuur" description: Het leiden van DEUTZ AG betekent al 160 jaar niets minder dan het actief vormgeven van de toekomst. Maak kennis met de directie van DEUTZ AG. date: 2025-07-30 modified: 2025-07-30 --- # DEUTZ Raad van Bestuur: Maak kennis met onze Raad van Bestuur : DEUTZ AG Beheer DEUTZ AG Raad van Bestuur ============================= ![](https://www.deutz.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/8/csm_about-deutz-banner_2d41b6d828.png) Het Executive Team van DEUTZ AG beheert de strategie en de operationele activiteiten van het bedrijf op het gebied van Transformatie, Strategie & Human Resources en in de business units Motoren, Service, NewTech, Energie en Defensie, die specifiek gericht zijn op de eisen van onze klanten en markten. Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte ------------------------- ![](https://www.deutz.com/fileadmin/_processed_/5/f/csm_DEUTZ_Sebastian_Schulte_5d8bdba980.jpg)#### Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte Voorzitter van de Raad van Bestuur (sinds 13 februari 2022, benoemd tot 31 december 2028) Chief Executive Officer (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 --- **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.deutz.com/fileadmin/_processed_/c/9/csm_L2250257_KatharinaKrueger_88ac71a51e.jpg)#### Katharina Krüger Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) sinds 1 juni 2026, benoemd tot 31 mei 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.deutz.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/8/csm_DEUTZ_Oliver_Neu_2f3c61ea5b.jpg)#### Oliver Neu Lid van de Raad van Bestuur (sinds 1 oktober 2024, benoemd tot 30 september 2027) Financieel directeur (CFO) ##### 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.deutz.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_DEUTZ_Markus_Villinger_01_54135c3905.jpg)#### Markus Villinger Executive Vice President & CEO Bedrijfsafdeling Motoren ##### 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 Distance Learning University Hagen #### Professional career **1996 – 1998** General Motors, Indianapolis, USA Project Engineer Transmission Control Units Pre-Development **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 **2006 – 2012** Daimler AG, Wörth - **2006 – 2010** Head of Production Special Vehicles, Wörth - **2010 – 2012** Head of Assembly Truck, Wörth **2012 – 2017** Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, Chennai (India) Managing Director, Business Unit Bus India **2017 - 2020** Mercedes-Benz, Singapore CEO & President Director, Trucks, Jakarta (Indonesia) & Executive Vice President Industrialization Trucks South East Asia **2020 – 2025** Daimler Truck AG, Stuttgart - **2020 – 2021** Director Engine Production, Mannheim - **2021-2025** Director Sales & Product Planning Powertrain Trucks **Since 2025** DEUTZ AG, Cologne Executive Vice President & CEO Business Unit Engines Andreas Schmidt --------------- ![](https://www.deutz.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/7/csm_DEUTZ_Andreas_Schmidt_481d4fbc22.jpg)#### Andreas Schmidt Executive Vice President & CEO Bedrijfsafdeling Service ##### 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 XXX, Cologne, Ludwigsburg, Munich Sales Engineer, Sales Manager **1997 – 2000** Philips Automotive Lighting XXX, Aachen Aftermarket Manager for Germany, Austria, Switzerland **2000– 2004** Valeo Service Deutschland GmbH, Ratingen Managing Director **2004– 2014** Mazda Motors Deutschland GmbH, Leverkusen Director Service and Member of the European Aftersales Management **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 **2018 – 2025** DEUTZ AG, Cologne - **2018 – 2021** SVP Central Service - **2021 – 2023** SVP Central Sales & Service - **2023 – 2025** SVP Central Service **2018 – 2020** ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, Hamburg/Kiel Managing Director and CFO **Since 2026** DEUTZ AG, Cologne Executive Vice President & CEO Business Unit Service Bert van Hasselt ---------------- ![](https://www.deutz.com/fileadmin/_processed_/e/e/csm_DEUTZ_Bert_van_Hasselt_9d260fedc8.jpg)#### Bert van Hasselt Executive Vice President & CEO Bedrijfsafdeling NewTech ##### Curriculum Vitae: Bert van Hasselt Born on 24 May 1965 in Utrecht, Netherlands #### Studies **1991 – 1993** Staatspraktijkdiploma Bedrijfsadministratie (SPD), Nederlands Instituut van Registeraccountants **2004 – 2006** General Management Program (MBA) at INSEAD, Fontainebleau (France) #### Professional career **1992 – 2006** Various functions as Sales Director and Controller/Auditor **2006 – 2008** MAN Truck & Bus B.V., Vianen (Netherlands), MAN Nederland Dealer B.V., HDS B.V. Managing Director **2008 – 2011** MAN Region West B.V., Évry (France) COO Member of the Board of Directors **2009 – 2012** MAN Camions & Bus SAS, Évry (France) CEO **2012 – 2015** Groeneveld USA Inc. Dallas, Texas (USA) CEO **2015 – 2016** Fleet Logistics International N.V. (TÜV Süd Group), Munich Chief Regional Officer, Member of the Management Board **2016 – 2020** Zanten Technical Supply & Service Group B.V., Veghel (Netherlands) Managing Director **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 - **2023 – 2024** Head of SAles & Service DEUTZ Green - **2024 – 2025** CEO DEUTZ Green/NewTech - **Since 2026** Executive Vice President & CEO Business Unit NewTech David Evans ----------- ![](https://www.deutz.com/fileadmin/_processed_/6/c/csm_DEUTZ_David_Evans_c06997b61d.jpg)#### David Evans Executive Vice President & CEO Bedrijfsafdeling Energie ##### 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.deutz.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/b/csm_DEUTZ_Marco_Herre_621927bd30.jpg)#### Marco Herre Executive Vice President & CEO Bedrijfsafdeling Defensie ##### Curriculum Vitae: Marco Herre Born on 25 January 1975 in Freiberg #### Studies **1999 – 2005** Business Administration & International Management at the University of Magdeburg #### Professional career **2006 – 2014** Société Général Equipment Finance, Düsseldorf/Wuppertal Sales Consultant, Business Development, Post Merger, Integration Management **2014 – 2018** Volkswagen Financial Services AG, Sittensen - **2014 – 2016** Head of Business Development Management - **2016 – 2018** Head of Corporate Development **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** DEUTZ AG, Cologne Executive Vice President & CEO Business Unit Defense DEUTZ-management Raad van Commissarissen ----------------------- ![](https://www.deutz.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/0/csm_dr-dietmar-voggenreiter_0a4d7a067c.jpg) [ Lees meer ](https://www.deutz.com/benelux/nl/bedrijf/deutz-beheer/raad-van-commissarissen/ "Lees meer")