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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
The international mechanical engineering company PALFINGER is the world's leading provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. 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, we provide flexible and efficient service solutions. Our portfolio gives a competitive edge for customers in the maritime and offshore industry.
ABOUT PALFINGER AG
PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world's leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. With around 12,350 employees*, 30 manufacturing sites and a worldwide, comprehensive sales and service network, PALFINGER creates added value from the challenges of its customers. PALFINGER is consistently continuing on its course as a provider of innovative, complete solutions that deliver increased efficiency and better operability, while leveraging the potential of digitalization along the entire production and value chain.
PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999, and in 2024 achieved revenue of EUR 2.36 billion.
*Without contingent workers.
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Eva-Maria Wimmer | Marketing & Communication | PALFINGER MARINE
T +43 662 4684 | marketing-marine@palfinger.com