Andreas Klauser

Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Palfinger

Search every verified Andreas Klauser interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. In a June 2024 interview, Klauser stated that Palfinger is expecting a good business result for the current year, but described the outlook for the following year as one where "Gewitterwolken" (storm clouds) are gathering. He commented that the company is adapting to a volatile environment by shifting away from long-term planning and focusing on frequent, flexible assessments. Klauser added that while the company's overall 2027 revenue target of three billion euros remains, the regional contributions to that goal are being adjusted flexibly. He confirmed that Palfinger remains committed to innovation and its startup engagement, though resources may be adjusted under cost pressure. Earlier, in 2023, Klauser noted that the war in Ukraine had weakened the European economy and that the company was seeing a slowdown in the construction industry, particularly in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, though he stated Palfinger's broad diversification had shielded it from the full impact. He described the Western Balkans as a key opportunity for re-industrializing Europe and expressed support for EU enlargement to the region. In a 2022 interview, Klauser discussed a record year with over 1.8 billion euros in revenue, but warned that extended delivery times from truck manufacturers and the effect of price increases would likely cause results to fall below the previous year's level by mid-year.