Wacker Neuson appoints new CEO

Wacker Neuson has appointed Martin Lehner as CEO, replacing Cem Peksaglam in the role. Peksaglam’s contract expires in August 2017. Lehner has been CTO and deputy CEO at Wacker Neuson, and has been a member of the firm’s executive board for 10 years, responsible for research and development, procurement, production and quality at group level. For the time being, the executive board of Wacker Neuson will also feature Wilfried Trepels (CFO), currently responsible for finance, auditing and IT, and Alexander Gr
July 12, 2017 Read time: 1 min

1651 Wacker Neuson has appointed Martin Lehner as CEO, replacing Cem Peksaglam in the role. Peksaglam’s contract expires in August 2017. Lehner has been CTO and deputy CEO at Wacker Neuson, and has been a member of the firm’s executive board for 10 years, responsible for research and development, procurement, production and quality at group level. For the time being, the executive board of Wacker Neuson will also feature Wilfried Trepels (CFO), currently responsible for finance, auditing and IT, and Alexander Greschner, responsible for sales, service, logistics and marketing.

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