Tobias Schiffmann appointed as Managing Director of Kverneland Group Deutschland GmbH

Kverneland Group announces that Kverneland Group announces that Tobias Schiffmann (54) will take over the position of Managing Director for the sales company Germany & Austria in Soest with effect from 1 April 2025. 

Kverneland Group announces that Tobias Schiffmann (54) will take over the position of Managing Director for the sales company Germany & Austria in Soest with effect from 1 April 2025. He succeeds Mr Niels Veltmann, who will leave the company at his own request on 30 April 2025.

Tobias Schiffmann successfully prevailed in the selection process with his extensive experience and commitment. "We are delighted to welcome Tobias Schiffmann in this key role. With his great expertise in agriculture, sales, and management, he is excellently qualified for the task of further strengthening and expanding Kverneland Group in Germany and Austria," explains Arild Gjerde, President & CEO of Kverneland Group.

Schiffmann, who has been Sales Manager for Southern Germany and Austria since the beginning of 2025, has an impressive career in the agricultural machinery industry. After graduating with a degree in agricultural engineering, he began his career as a product specialist and area manager at Case-IH. He then moved to John Deere, where he held various positions, including Product Manager and Sales Manager. Most recently, he was General Sales Manager at John Deere Financial.

"I am very much looking forward to the new role and the opportunity to work with the strong team to drive the further development and success of the Kverneland Group in Germany and Austria. Our strategic goals will enable us to continue to offer our customers innovative solutions and further expand growth in these important markets," says Tobias Schiffmann.

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27 March 2025, Soest, Germany