Working in close cooperation with the Cummins distributor network, Mr Schacht will be responsible for all commercial marine business activities for the Engine Business Unit (EBU) globally, including business development and support.
He will be located in Columbus, Indiana.
“The importance of the commercial marine market to Cummins has increased significantly over the past several years,” said Mr Schacht. “We will continue to invest in our people, products and services to help our customers succeed in this increasingly demanding market segment.”
Mr Schacht joined Cummins in 2010 as the Executive Director of Cummins Business Services, responsible for Cummins’ corporate shared services organisation that provides accounting, customer care, HR and IT services to Cummins operating entities worldwide.
Mr Schacht replaces Jenny Bush who will serve as the President for Cummins Mid-South.