Bosch Rexroth and HydraForce have implemented a new leadership structure for the Compact Hydraulics Business Unit, including appointments to several key roles. Matthias Goebel, previously senior vice president of the Sales Unit Europe South, assumed leadership of the business unit on Jan. 1, 2026, based in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Bosch Rexroth said Goebel’s experience in international sales and business development will support global coordination and help the business unit respond to changing market conditions.
The leadership team of the Compact Hydraulics Business Unit.
Evolution of the global sales structure
Angelo D’Ammando appointed as vice president sales
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Angelo D’Ammando, previously vice president of sales for mobile hydraulics and head of sales for mobile hydraulics Italy in the Sales Unit Europe South, became vice president of sales for the Compact Hydraulics Business Unit. He is based in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Bosch Rexroth said D’Ammando has experience in mobile hydraulics, including managing key markets, developing new business and leading sales teams through periods of growth and consolidation.
Appointments in manufacturing
Uwe Czychy, new senior vice president manufacturing
Effective Jan. 1, 2026, Uwe Czychy, senior vice president technical for the Sales Unit North and Central America in Charlotte, North Carolina, became senior vice president of manufacturing for the Compact Hydraulics Business Unit. Bosch Rexroth said Czychy brings experience in technical and operational roles from assignments in Asia, Germany and elsewhere in Europe, as well as leadership experience in North America. The company said his focus will include quality, standardization and production flow as it continues developing an integrated production model.
Strategic continuity and innovation in engineering
Alessandro Fantini will continue in his role as vice president of engineering, providing continuity for the Compact Hydraulics Business Unit. He will continue to lead the engineering organization and support product development under the new structure.
Evolution of the finance and administration function and conclusion of the PMI Phase
Antonio Cunha, vice president of finance and administration for the Compact Hydraulics Business Unit and head of the task force for supply chain management, will assume a new assignment at the end of March 2026.
Succession entrusted to Ugo Caratti
Effective April 1, 2026, Ugo Caratti will lead finance and administration. Caratti is vice president of finance and administration for the Sales Unit Europe South and vice president of commercial responsibility for Italy.
He will begin transitioning into the role Jan. 1, 2026, and will retain his current responsibilities through March 31. The company said the change is intended to better align financial processes across regions.
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