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Uwe Hirsch Joins Stihl Inc. As VP Finance
Uwe Hirsch has been named Vice President Finance of Stihl Inc. and assumed his position on Nov. 7, 2022.
Hirsch will plan, direct and control the company’s overall financial plans, policies and activities, including its accounting and treasury practices. Hirsch will also provide support in the business transformation of the company and leadership of the IT operations and system implementations.
“We are pleased to welcome Uwe to Stihl,” says Terry Horan, president and CEO of Stihl Inc. “As a leading brand in the power equipment market, Stihl has a history of growth and expansion. We are not content to rest on our past successes, however, and our future growth will require continuous improvement in our financial and information technology processes. Uwe has a proven track record leading cross-functional transformation and development projects that achieve long-term target profitability, as well as overseeing and monitoring operational and strategic initiatives. He is a great addition to Team Stihl.”
Hirsch joins Stihl Inc. after a successful career with the Bosch Group, where he most recently served as global vice president of finance, controlling and purchasing for Bosch Automotive Service Solutions in the Automotive Aftermarket division. Prior to that, he served as vice president of finance at Bosch Automotive Service Solutions. Hirsch received a degree in Business Administration from the Cooperative State University in Stuttgart, Germany.
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