Stefan Pfetsch Named New CEO of Probst GmbH

Stefan Pfetsch (52) has a strong technical and business background. After earning degrees in mechatronics from Ulm University of Applied Sciences and in international industrial engineering from Pforzheim University, he held various positions in sales and product management. He subsequently assumed leadership roles at Jungheinrich AG and, most recently, served as a member of the management board at Wacker Neuson Produktion GmbH.
With over 20 years of industry experience, Pfetsch brings comprehensive expertise across the entire value chain—from development and production to international sales—to his new role.
“To me, Probst is a company with an exceptionally strong brand, innovative products, and clear market leadership in the field of construction material handling. I am particularly impressed by the combination of technical excellence and the clear focus on tangibly making work easier for people on the construction site,” says Stefan Pfetsch. “My goal is to continue Probst’s successful path together with the team, to systematically expand our innovative strength, and to consistently drive forward our international development.”
Even in his first few days, Pfetsch was impressed by the corporate culture and the commitment of the employees: “The enthusiasm for the products and the sense of identification with the company are clearly palpable here—with this energy, we will achieve a great deal together and actively shape the next steps.”
With Stefan Pfetsch, Probst GmbH gains a proven industry expert who will further strengthen the company’s position in the field of building materials handling and drive new growth initiatives.