Makes Management Changes In Sales And Service Departments

German glider manufacturer Stemme AG has made a couple of changes in management in both the marketing and sales as well as in the service departments. The changes will mean better customer support and market requirements, according to a company news release.

The company has brought Henri Pierre Hirts (pictured) onto the management team as the new Director of Sales and Marketing. He replaces Lorenzo Costella, who will remain in the organization. Additionally, David Thimm joined the organization as Head of Service and After Sales, and will focus on accelerating the company's handling processes and overall quality.

The aim of the Executive Board is to meet and satisfy customer expectations and market requirements while guarantying the best quality and customer product experience. The separation of the departments and associated management reorganization will ensure this target, the company said.

Henri-Pierre Hirts has worked in the aviation industry for over 30 years. He has worked as an accountant and interim manager for private air companies, as well as serving as CEO in various medium-sized-enterprises. As a pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours, he has experience as a flight instructor and test pilot. As a certified quality manager and auditor for the aviation industry, he developed a broad understanding for the needs of the aviation community.

One of his main goals at Stemme is to establish a brand experience satisfying the international demands and desires of customers. "I want to continuously develop internal innovation processes to evolve the family of Stemme aircraft. We will have to sharpen our international profile to succeed in winning new markets." Hirts said.

David Thimm, a glider and motor pilot since the age of 14, has held various positions in the aviation industry where customer contact has always been the central focus. The decision to work for Stemme was taken deliberately. “I want to support and expand the professional service for new markets,” Thimm said.

Stemme AG recently presented a new corporate design and a new product (S12 Twin Voyager) at AERO Friedrichshafen.

The Stemme S12 Twin Voyager is a powerful single piston engine aircraft as well as an elegant high performance glider. With its wing span of 82 feet and a glide ratio of up to 53 to 1, its reliable propeller folding into the nose cone, and a new wing contour. This aircraft provides a flying experience no other aircraft can match.

But at the same time, it is a Voyager. The aircraft comes with an autopilot — that can be disconnected for soaring flight however, it has a fully electric trim mechanism and comes with a state-of-the-art avionics package. With a MTOW of 1985 lbs and the reliable Rotax 914 engine, the aircraft has a range of 918 nautical miles.

The redesigned wing along with the vertical stabilizer and a wider undercarriage ensure better handling characteristics. Additionally the aircraft is equipped with both fuselage and small cockpit luggage compartments.

(Images provided with Stemme AG news release)

FMI: www.new-stemme.com