Kverneland Appoints Tobias Schiffmann as MD Germany

Klepp, Norway - Kverneland ASA., an agricultural equipment provider, has appointed Mr. Tobias Schiffmann (54) as the new Managing Director of the sales company for Germany & Austria in Soest, effective April 1, 2025. He will succeed Niels Veltmann, who will be leaving the company at his own request on April 30, 2025.

Mr. Arild Gjerde, President & CEO of Kverneland Group, said, "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."

Tobias Schiffmann, who took on the role of Sales Manager for Southern Germany and Austria at the beginning of 2025, brings a wealth of experience in the agricultural machinery industry to his new position. With a degree in agricultural engineering, he began his career as a product specialist and area manager at Case-IH, where he gained valuable industry insights.

His journey then led him to John Deere, where he held a series of key roles, including Product Manager and Sales Manager, further solidifying his expertise in the sector. Most recently, Schiffmann served as General Sales Manager at John Deere Financial, where he was responsible for overseeing sales operations and strategic growth. His extensive background in sales, product management, and finance makes him well-equipped to lead Kverneland Group’s sales operations in Germany and Austria.

Mr. Tobias Schiffmann, said, "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."

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