CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) today announces the appointment of Friedrich Eichler as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). He will preside over our R&D community with direct responsibility for Technology, Innovation, Quality, Design and their related divisions
Friedrich will provide functional governance for the Agriculture and Construction segments’ Product Development – coordinating closely with Segment Presidents Derek Neilson (Agriculture) and Stefano Pampalone (Construction). He will also work hand-in-hand with Marc Kermisch, our Chief Digital & Information Officer, to seamlessly integrate our precision, digital and autonomy solutions across our equipment portfolios.
Friedrich Eichler has more than 30 years of experience in automotive engineering with some of the world’s biggest carmakers including Volkswagen Group and Mercedes-Benz Group. He has grown to roles of increasing responsibility, including leading the development of advanced powertrains and innovative technologies. He assumes his CTO role in CNH Industrial from Marc Kermisch who previously served on an ad interim basis.
“ We are delighted to bringFredrich’s expertiseto CNHIndustrial. Iamconfidenthisleadershipand technical acumenwillfurtherenhance andaccelerate improvements acrossourR&Dorganizationto further propelouradvanced engineeringcapabilities and overall platform strategy,” said Scott W. Wine, Chief Executive Officer at CNH Industrial.
CNH Industrial(NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) is a world-class equipment and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its global and regional Brands.
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