Harald Hiller appointed CEO of AL-KO Vehicle Technology
Harald Hiller was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AL-KO Vehicle Technology on 29 August 2016. He has been working successfully at the company in various functions for 20 years. In the past decade, he was responsible for the European and international business of the vehicle technology manufacturer. As President and CEO, he now takes on the complete strategic and operational management responsibility for AL-KO Vehicle Technology with 2500 employees and a turnover of EUR 450 million.
“Since the beginning of the year, positive and future-oriented changes were initiated within Vehicle Technology. However, a certain amount of continuity for our customers and employees is important, particularly in times of change. Therefore, I am happy to be able to now help chart a successful course for the company in an active role as President and CEO,” says Harald Hiller.
On 1 January 2016, AL-KO Vehicle Technology merged with the US company Dexter Axle, a leading manufacturer of axles and trailer components, to become DexKo Global Inc. This merger resulted in the world’s largest manufacturer of trailer axles and chassis components in the light segment up to 3.5 tonnes. DexKo Global Inc. is expected to generate a turnover of nearly US$ 1 billion this year.