Schiller promoted at Manitowoc

Manitowoc Cranes has appointed Ingo Schiller to senior vice president of worldwide marketing, effective Sept. 1

Schiller will report to Eric Etchart, president of Manitowoc Cranes, and will manage all global marketing for the company. He takes over for Bob Hund who is now executive vice president of Manitowoc CraneCare.

"Ingo brings a depth of knowledge to this role that will enhance our visibility on a global scale," Etchart said. "He has a unique talent for strategic thinking and that should be of tremendous benefit as he and his team develop Manitowoc's product line strategies."

Schiller has been with Manitowoc since 2008 when he joined the company as vice president of mobile cranes. He was then appointed to senior vice president of sales and marketing for Manitowoc Cranes Americas. Schiller has over 20 years of experience in the crane industry working in sales, marketing and product support.