Heinz Friedrich
About Heinz Friedrich
Heinz Friedrich serves as the Geschäftsleiter Vertriebsorganisation Deutschland at Daimler Buses / EvoBus GmbH / Daimler Truck AG since 2021. He has extensive experience in the automotive industry, having held various roles at Daimler AG and EvoBus, including President & CEO of Evobus Italia Spa from 2017 to 2021.
Current Role at Daimler Buses
Heinz Friedrich serves as the Geschäftsleiter Vertriebsorganisation Deutschland at Daimler Buses, EvoBus GmbH, and Daimler Truck AG. He has held this position since 2021, overseeing the sales organization in Germany. His role involves strategic management and operational oversight to enhance the sales performance of Daimler's bus division in the region. He is based in Neu-Ulm, Bayern, Deutschland.
Previous Experience at Daimler AG
Heinz Friedrich has extensive experience at Daimler AG, where he held several key positions. He was the President & CEO of EvoBus Italia Spa from 2017 to 2021, managing operations in Modena, Italy. Prior to this, he worked in Mobility Solutions for Daimler Buses from 2016 to 2017, and he was involved in Corporate Manufacturing Planning & Controlling from 1997 to 2001. His career at Daimler AG began with an International Management Trainee position in 1996.
Sales and Development Roles at EvoBus
Friedrich's career at EvoBus included various sales and development roles. He worked as Sales Setra Coaches for Private Customers and International Sales Support from 2007 to 2011. He was also involved in Sales Setra Buses & Coaches in Germany from 2011 to 2016. Additionally, he contributed to the Program Office for the BusPlus Efficiency Project from 2005 to 2007, focusing on improving operational efficiency.
Consulting Experience
Before joining Daimler, Heinz Friedrich worked as a Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group from 2001 to 2004. His role involved providing strategic advice to clients, leveraging his analytical skills and industry knowledge to support business development and operational improvements.
Educational Background
Heinz Friedrich studied at the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT), where he earned a Diplom-Ingenieur from 1990 to 1995. He also spent a year at the University of Alaska Anchorage from 1992 to 1993, further broadening his educational experience and international perspective.