Torqeedo appoints new vice-president sales for the EMEA region

Gilching, Germany (January 15, 2020) – Torqeedo today announced the appointment of Jochen Engelmann as vice-president sales for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective January 1st.

In this position, Mr. Engelmann will have responsibility for expanding sales and driving the company’s growth across the EMEA region for Torqeedo’s marine electromobility systems.

Mr. Engelmann comes to Torqeedo from Volvo Penta, where he was head of sales, central Europe for the industrial engine division. Prior to joining Volvo Penta, he worked in the engine development department at Stihl as a technical project manager.

Mr. Engelmann holds a degree in mechanical engineering from RWTH Aachen University and an Executive MBA from TU Munich.

"With Jochen's international experience in the sales of technically sophisticated drive systems, we will sustainably deepen our interaction with existing and new customers and strategically advance Torqeedo's market presence and steady growth,” said Dr. Christoph Ballin, CEO of Torqeedo.