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Clark Europe GmbH, based in Duisburg, has expanded its management team. With this step, the forklift manufacturer aims to proactively prepare for the upcoming generational change. Stefan Budweit will now take on the responsibility of COO (Chief Operating Officer) in addition to his role as Director of Sales and Marketing.
(Duisburg) Budweit has been with Clark Europe since 2012 and has over 30 years of national and international experience in the material handling sector. Before joining Clark Europe, he worked as a Key Account Manager for Toyota and Jungheinrich, among others. Budweit started his career at Clark Europe as a Business Development Manager, where he was responsible for the strategic direction and further development of Clark Europe. As Regional Sales Manager in Scandinavia and parts of Germany, he also significantly expanded the sales activities of the forklift specialist.
Effective immediately, Thomas Bach has also been appointed as Director of R&D and Purchasing in the management team. Bach began his career at Clark Europe in 2015 as a development engineer after completing a master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Here, he demonstrated his skills in the design and development of industrial trucks and warehouse technology. In 2020, he took over the team leadership of the design and development department, coordinating various development and design projects. He also leads the collaboration with international suppliers and jointly develops the product strategy and planning in coordination with Clark’s global plants in the USA, Korea, Vietnam, and China.
Optimally Equipped for the Future
“With the new strategic positioning of our management team, we are optimally equipped for the future, allowing us to better meet both upcoming challenges and the increasing demands of our customers,” explains Rolf Eiten, President & CEO of Clark Europe, who continues to directly oversee the areas of sales and finance.
Photo: © Clark / Caption (l. to r.): Stefan Budweit as COO and Thomas Bach, Director of R&D and Purchasing, now lead the fortunes of Clark Europe
