Alex Zankl appointed to Director of Aftermarket for Ingersoll Rand’s Climate Control

Ingersoll Rand is delighted to announce the appointment of Alexander Zankl as Director of Aftermarket Climate Control ESA (European Served Area), covering the brands of Thermo King, Koxka and Hussman.

The new position will involve Zankl overseeing the provision of spare parts, accessories, service programs such as TotalKare, Telematics and the supply of remanufactured components and units.

Zankl will be responsible for ensuring that the three brands deliver the highest levels of customer service inline with the ongoing strategy for the business.

Commenting on his new position, Alex Zankl said: "I am delighted to be offered this vital role within the Climate Control ESA team. The changes in the structure of the business are to reflect the scope in Ingersoll Rand Climate Control Technologies and also to ensure an even greater customer focus. I am looking forward to the challenge of managing three Aftermarket businesses with significantly different routes to market: transport, marine and retail solutions.

"I will work to move our service capabilities to the next level, which will be backed up by my strong team and a seamless parts supply. Another key focus will be to continue to provide the latest in innovative in the area of Telematics products and accessories, to ensure that customers improve the utilisation of equipment and life cycle cost – essential within the current challenging market conditions.

"Finally, providing tailored service programs will in addition help the customers to manage their up-time and operational costs. I am delighted to be working with such a great team who are all specialised and experienced in the different businesses with deep market intimacy. I trust in their creativity and knowledge to provide the level of service and products that our customers demand to improve their competitiveness."

Alex Zankl formerly held the position for Thermo King as Regional Director Northern Europe for 5 years