KION Group AG - Company Profile

Powered by

All the data and insights you need on KION Group AG in one report.

  • Save hours of research time and resources with
    our up-to-date KION Group AG Strategy Report

  • Understand KION Group AG position in the market,
    performance and strategic initiatives.

  • Gain competitive edge and increase your
    chances of success

Get in touch about GlobalData Company reports

Contact the team or request a demo to find out how our data can drive your business forward

The following section provides information on KION Group AG’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into KION Group AG's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

Executives

Rob Smith

Chief Executive Officer Senior Management Since: 2022 Age: 58

Mr. Rob Smith has been the Chief Executive Officer of the company since January 2022. Prior to this, he served as the President and Chief Executive Officer at Finnish group Konecranes Plc from 2020 to 2021. Previously, he served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Europe, Africa and Middle East at AGCO Corporation from 2013 to 2019; Vice President and General Manager in the Global Engine Components Division of TRW Automotive from 2007 to 2013; Vice President from Global Automotive Division of Tyco Electronics from 2005 to 2006; Vice President & General Manager for Services Material Solutions of Bombardier Transportation from 2002 to 2005; and Director Materials, Supply Chain Management of Dell Computer Corporation from 2000 to 2001.

Read Hide full bio of Rob Smith

Christian Harm

Chief Financial Officer Senior Management Since: 2023 Age: 55

Mr. Christian Harm has been the Chief Financial Officer of the company since July 2023. Prior to this he served as a Executive Vice President Finance and Operations and various other roles at Kion Group. Previously he served at Linde AG, McKinsey & Company, Inc and Unilever GmbH.

Read Hide full bio of Christian Harm

Henry Puhl

Chief Technology Officer Senior Management Since: 2021 Age: 53

Mr. Henry Puhl has been the Chief Technology Officer of the company since July 2021. Prior to this, he served as the President of the Operating Units STILL EMEA; and Chairman of STILL GmbH from 2016 to 2021. He joined the company in 2016. Prior to this, he held various positions at CLAAS Gruppe (KGaA) from 2009 to 2016, which includes Member of the Group Executive Board and Managing Director of the Grain Harvest Business Area at CLAAS KGaA; and Spokesman of the Management Board at CLAAS Industrietechnik GmbH. Previously, he served in the Management of the Ball Bearings Division at Schaeffler KG from 2008 to 2009. He held various positions at Deere & Company from 2002 to 2008 including Factory Manager at John Deere Works Bruchsal; Managing Director at John Deere India; and Manager Focus Factory Drive Train at John Deere Mannheim. Earlier, he served as the Project Manager at ThyssenKrupp Automotive AG from 1999 to 2002. Currently, he serves as a Director of KION (Jinan) Forklift Co Ltd; Member of the Board of Administration der Linde (China) Forklift Truck Corporation Ltd; and General Manager for Research & Development, Purchasing and Quality of FENWICK-LINDE OPERATIONS SAS.

Read Hide full bio of Henry Puhl

Hans Peter Ring

Chairman Non Executive Board Since: 2023 Age: 72

Mr. Hans Peter Ring has been the Chairman of the company since May 2023. Prior to this, he served as a Director of the company. Previously, he served as the Chief Financial Officer, Director, and Chief Financial Officer of Airbus SAS in Toulouse, France at EADS NV from 2002 to 2012. He also served as the Senior Vice President for Controlling of DASA AG in Ottobrunn, Germany, and EADS NV in Leiden, the Netherlands from 1996 to 2002; Chief Financial Officer of Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH from 1992 to 1995; Head of Controlling for the aviation and defense divisions of DASA AG from 1990 to 1991; Head of Controlling for the missiles division of Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (MBB) from 1987 to 1990; and various commercial positions at Messerschmitt-Bölkow-Blohm Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (MBB) from 1977 to 1987.

Read Hide full bio of Hans Peter Ring

Hasan Dandashly

President - KION Supply Chain Solutions Senior Management Since: 2021 Age: 63
Gain a 360-degree view of KION Group AG and make more informed decisions for your business Gain a 360-degree view of KION Group AG and make more informed decisions for your business Find out more
Still looking?

Have you found what you were looking for? From start-ups to market leaders, uncover what they do and how they do it.

Explorer

Access more premium companies when you subscribe to Explorer

Start of HubSpot Embed Code End of HubSpot Embed Code