Manitowoc Appoints VP Sales and Marketing

January 16, 2008 • Manitowoc has announced the appointment of Ingo Schiller as vice president of sales and marketing for mobile hydraulic cranes in the Americas.

His position is effective Jan. 28, and he will report to Dave Birkhauser, senior vice president of sales for the Americas. Speaking about the appointment, Birkhauser said Manitowoc will benefit from Schiller's industry experience. “The lifting industry is a very specialized market,” he said. “We are pleased to have someone with Ingo's experience and vast market knowledge join the Manitowoc team.”

 

Prior to joining Manitowoc, Schiller spent 15 years in a variety of senior sales and management positions. Most recently he was executive vice president of sales for Liebherr Cranes North America. Prior to that, he was vice president and partner of Schiller International, a former Liebherr dealer. He will be based at Manitowoc's office in Shady Grove, Pa.