Lorenz returns to Germany to work for Toyota Material Handling

Posted on Sep 26, 2018 in Shifting Gears

Toyota Material Handling Europe has appointed a managing director for Toyota Material Handling Deutschland. Hamburg-born Jan Lorenz, was UK managing director for materials handling manufacturer Jungheinrich, but is now returning to Germany to work for Toyota.

Previously he has held senior positions for Jungheinrich in the US market, where he developed a dealer network and later was in charge of the direct sales organization before returning to Germany as vice president regional sales and marketing. In 2014, he moved to Great Britain for his recent position as managing director.

“We are happy to welcome Jan Lorenz to the Toyota family,” says Matthias Fischer, president and chief executive officer of Toyota Material Handling Europe. “Jan has a proven track record of leading strategic transformation, generating profitable turnover and market share growth in a highly competitive market. He is well suited to lead the continuation of our German organizations ambitious growth plans.”

Jan Lorenz, Toyota Material Handling Deutschland managing director said: “I feel honored to head up the German organisation at a time where the pace of change towards lean logistics, automation and connectivity is increasing rapidly. For me, the people who work at Toyota Material Handling Deutschland are at the core of everything we do. Continuous investment in the capabilities and well-being of our team will benefit customer relations.”

Lorenz takes office on October 1^st, 2018, succeeding Norman Memminger who has been appointed Senior Vice President for Toyota Material Handling Europe’s important Rental & Used business.

“Reinforcing our Rental & Used operations with Norman Memminger will allow Stefan Gradenwitz a stronger focus on his role as Senior Vice President for Service & Logistics”, Matthias Fischer illustrates his reorganisation of the European top management team.