AriensCo – Expand the global presence

Since May 3, 2021, AS-Motor has been part of the AriensCo multi-brand group, and the company has set its sights on further expanding its global presence. Organizational capacities are currently being expanded to ensure efficient and effective work in the future. As part of this expansion, Jochen Schneider will take on the newly established position of Executive Vice President (EVP) for the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia (EMEAA) region, effective September 1.

Jochen Schneider previously worked for Aebi Schmidt Holding AG. There, he held various management positions, including Chief Executive Officer for North America, Chief Operating Officer for global business activities, and Managing Director for Aebi Schmidt Germany.

Schneider has an MBA in economics from the University of Budapest and a degree in economics and mechanical engineering from the University of Darmstadt. He is married and has three adult children. In his new role as EVP at AriensCo, he will be responsible for all business units and the brands Ariens, Countax, Westwood, and AS-Motor in the EMEAA region. Maria Lange, Vice President and Managing Director of AS-Motor GmbH, will report directly to Jochen Schneider.

Jochen Schneider, together with Maria Lange and Darren Spencer, Vice President and Managing Director of AriensCo UK, will form the new core management team in Europe.