PALFINGER MARINE - Management Change
As of 30th August, Styrk Bekkenes resigned as President of PALFINGER MARINE. The PALFINGER Board has officially authorized Bernhard Peintner (until now VP PD Cranes) and Gunther Fleck (until now VP Finance, Legal and IT) with the Management of PALFINGER MARINE.
In this dual leadership, Bernhard Peintner will take over the position as Executive Vice President (EVP) Operations and Gunther Fleck will act as Executive Vice President (EVP) Commercial. Both functions are forming the new top management of Segment SEA and are replacing the former position of the president. Bernhard and Gunther will directly report to Herbert Ortner, CEO of PALFINGER AG. Due to their long work history in the PALFINGER Group and their successful track record in PALFINGER MARINE the Board trusts that Bernhard and Gunther are the best fit to sustainably improve the financial performance in this challenging market environment.
INTRODUCTION - BERNHARD PEINTNER
Bernhard Peintner has a strong background in Business Development and successfully performed in corresponding positions across several industries. Based on this extensive experience, he joined PALFINGER AG in 2011 as Head of Corporate Development & Ventures. End of 2012, he agreed to move to Norway as part of PALFINGER MARINE’s acquisition of Bergen Group Dreggen. After more than three years as Head of Business Unit Offshore Cranes in Bergen and the successful completion of the merger between Palfinger Dreggen and Norwegian Deck Machinery in 2016, Bernhard moved back to Austria and took over the lead in Business Unit Wind Cranes. Since 2017, he has been responsible for the entire crane business of PALFINGER MARINE as Vice President of the newly formed Product Division Cranes.
INTRODUCTION - GUNTHER FLECK
Gunther Fleck has more than 20 years track record in strategy execution, finance, controlling and management accounting. He gained extensive international experience in leading management positions. Before he joined PALFINGER in 2004 he has worked as finance manager and deputy managing director in the producing industry. After joining PALFINGER’s corporate controlling he was appointed CFO of the French hook loader manufacturer GUIMA Palfinger S.A.S. In 2010 he changed to PALFINGER MARINE as Head of Finance and IT, where he contributed to the significant growth of the marine business within the PALFINGER Group, continuing that role as PALFINGER MARINE’s Vice President Finance, Legal and IT since 2017.
ABOUT PALFINGER MARINE
As a global partner for pioneering and reliable deck equipment and lifesaving appliances, PALFINGER MARINE supplies high-quality products to fulfill standardized and customized demands. Supported worldwide by a network of experienced and skilled specialists, flexible and efficient service solutions are provided. The portfolio offers customers in the maritime and offshore industry a competitive edge.
ABOUT PALFINGER AG
With innovative lifting solutions, PALFINGER sets standards worldwide. The leading technology and engineering company turns 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 top performance throughout the entire product lifecycle.
Around 12,350 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 2.36 billion in 2024.
*Without contingent workers.
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