Stihl Inc., Virginia Beach, Virginia, named former Bosch Automotive Service Solutions global vice president of finance Uwe Hirsch its new vice president finance.
In the new role, Hirsch will plan, direct and control the company’s overall financial plans, policies and activities.
“Stihl is an iconic brand known for its technological expertise and tradition of excellence,” says Hirsch. “I have a passion for collaboration and building teams and coherent, consistent and sustainable long-term strategies, and I look forward to contributing to the growth and success of this great company.”
Terry Horan, Stihl president and CEO, says Uwe Hirsch will help guide the company to expanded future successes.
“We are pleased to welcome Uwe to Stihl,” says Horan. “As a leading brand in the outdoor power equipment market, Stihl has a history of growth and expansion. We are not content to rest on our past successes, however, and our future growth will require continuous improvement in our financial and information technology processes.”
According to Horan, Hirsch’s leadership acumen is an asset to Stihl.
“Uwe has a proven track record leading cross-functional transformation and development projects that achieve long-term target profitability, as well as overseeing and monitoring operational and strategic initiatives,” says Horan. “He is a great addition to Team Stihl.”
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