Ulrich Engenhardt is new Chief Business Units Officer at Rittal

Rittal expands business units to optimize customer processes

As the brand new Chief Business Units Officer (CBO), Ulrich Engenhardt has been responsible for the international expansion of the enclosure, IT and power system specialists business units since June 1, 2023. These units are of increasing importance for Rittal, as a global player in enclosure technology and IT infrastructure, to help customers in more than 90 percent of industries optimize their value creation processes. Ulrich Engenhardt also joins the Rittal Executive Board. 

"We are grateful to have found an experienced top manager in Ulrich Engenhardt, who has considerable expertise in the development and international orientation of business units," said Markus Asch, CEO of Rittal International and Rittal Software Systems: "In the areas of Industry, IT, Energy & Power, Cooling and Service, we are close to our markets and customers worldwide, so that we can provide them with the best possible service depending on the specific needs of the respective industries."

Impressive background

For the past twenty years, Ulrich Engenhardt held positions in the top management of medium-sized companies in mechanical engineering, automotive and medical technology. Most recently, as Executive Vice President he headed the Professional Products business unit at Alfred Kärcher SE & Co. KG.

"I look forward to my new role with this impressive company," testifies Engenhardt. "One of the focal points of my position is the holistic approach to our customers' value chain. With the combination of hardware and software, we can help them solve current problems such as energy efficiency and productivity faster and better, which is a huge challenge today, but at the same time an opportunity."

Strong culture of values

Rittal and the Friedhelm Loh Group stand for the power of Innovation, according to the new CBO.

"This family business dares to constantly challenge the status quo and make focused and comprehensive investments in innovations for the future. I am impressed by its opportunity-oriented and entrepreneurial thinking. Moreover, the people in this company employ a strong culture of values. I am grateful for the confidence of Professor Friedhelm Loh, the management and the employees."

Ulrich Engenhardt succeeds Uwe Scharf, who takes over as Managing Director of Rittal Sales Germany.