Stefan Pfetsch

Geschäftsführer / CEO

Greater Munich Metropolitan Area

About

As a leader in the industrial equipment industry with a proven track record I provide a substantial and lasting impact in business development, engineering, production, sales and strategic restructuring. Backed with international experience I am target-driven, transparent and compassionate. Acknowledged for my structured and analytical thinking I thrive on steering strategic initiatives (e.g. standardization initiatives, M&A activities, ventures etc). I bring in knowledge and experience in engineering, sales and operations to optimize business and achieve ambitious goals as part of a team. My leadership style boosts trust whilst driving results.

Experience

  • CEO at Probst Handling Equipment
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Mitglied der Geschäftsführung at Wacker Neuson
    Aug 2017 - Feb 2026 · 8 yrs 7 mos

    Responsible for the Business Segment of Light Construction Equipment within the Wacker Neuson Group. Based at the Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH in Reichertshofen, Germany. Covering Operations, Sales, Aftermarket, Logistics and Product Management.

  • Jungheinrich AG (8 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Vice President
      Jan 2014 - Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Heading the Business Unit of Electric Counterweight Trucks. Responsible for Operations, Production, Engineering (R&D, DEE), Supply Chain Management, Product Management, Order Processing and After Market Business. In depth knowledge of Strategic Product Planning, Product Development, Production Ramp Up and Product Introduction Processes. Project Management Responibility on Award winning products (IFOY 2014, 2015). 8 years expierience in Electric Drive Train products (especially ASM, SRM and Li-Ion Batteries).

    • Head of Product Management
      Feb 2009 - Dec 2013 · 4 yrs 11 mos

  • Product Manager at Wacker Neuson SE
    Jul 2004 - Jan 2009 · 4 yrs 7 mos

  • Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (4 yrs)
    • Area Sales Manager
      Oct 2001 - Jun 2004 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Management Trainee
      Jul 2000 - Sep 2001 · 1 yr 3 mos