Axel J. Maschka named Wrightbus CEO
Maschka brings experience from senior roles at Hyundai Mobis, Valeo, Volvo, Continental, Leclanché, Bosch and Mercedes-Benz. According to Wrightbus, his focus will be on reinforcing processes and systems to support the production of high-quality vehicles.
He follows Jean-Marc Gales, who led the company for two and a half years. As reported, Gales will become Deputy Chairman from 1 December, “to focus on the company’s strategic global development.” We recently did an interview with the now former CEO to talk about the future of Wrightbus, as well as battery-electric and hydrogen mobility.
Maschka said he was honoured to take the position and noted the company’s ongoing preparations for future challenges. “I am delighted to be taking over at Wrightbus and I have been given an extremely warm welcome – from owner Jo Bamford through to the people I have met on the shop floor,” he said.
Maschka said he intends to maintain the company’s customer-focused approach. “The Wrightbus of today is very different from the one that launched in 1946, but we must hold onto those traditional values where we treat our employees like family and our customers like royalty.” He added that the company offers services beyond vehicle manufacturing. “Being part of the HydraB Group gives us access to a whole portfolio of companies offering everything from depot infrastructure and charging to service and maintenance.”
He said the company is positioned to continue its development. “I firmly believe we have the right people, the right skills and the right facilities to develop this historic company and put it on the world stage. Offering a complete solution really helps us stand out in the market.”
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