Schottel vice president for sales Roland Schwandt has been promoted to deputy chief executive
He replaces Andreas Block, who decided to concentrate solely on his position in the industrial holding company Schottel Industries.
Mr Schwandt graduated as a naval architect and joined Schottel in 2000, holding positions across the company, including managing the tug and offshore energy segment. In 2018, he was entrusted with the responsibility for the global sales activities.
Alongside his role at Schottel, Mr Schwandt is a member of the supervisory boards of sister companies and represents the thruster manufacturer within major maritime associations.
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