Uwe Zulehner to Lead Voith Hydro North America as Renewable Energy Demand Continues to Grow

Uwe Zulehner to Lead Voith Hydro North America as Renewable Energy Demand Continues to Grow

(IN BRIEF) Voith Hydro has appointed Uwe Zulehner as President and CEO of its North American operations based in York, Pennsylvania. Zulehner brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience across the engineering, mining, metals and energy sectors, including expertise in large capital projects, sales and aftermarket services. Voith said the appointment supports its strategy of delivering advanced hydropower technologies and long-term infrastructure solutions across North America. The company’s York facility is one of the world’s largest hydropower equipment manufacturing sites and the only one in the United States with a hydraulic laboratory.

(PRESS RELEASE) HEIDENHEIM, 7-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Voith Hydro has appointed Uwe Zulehner as the new President and CEO of its North American operations, reinforcing the company’s leadership team as it continues expanding hydropower solutions and energy infrastructure services across the region.

Zulehner will be based at Voith Hydro’s North American headquarters in York, Pennsylvania, where he will oversee operations focused on delivering hydropower technologies, modernization projects and long-term customer support throughout North America.

The company said Zulehner brings more than 25 years of international leadership experience spanning the engineering, mining, metals and energy industries. Throughout his career, he has held senior executive and C-level positions at both large multinational corporations and mid-sized global technology companies.

According to Voith Hydro, Zulehner has extensive expertise in sales growth, operational management, execution of large-scale capital projects and development of service and aftermarket businesses. His experience is expected to support the company’s strategic focus on operational excellence, customer partnerships and long-term infrastructure solutions within the hydropower sector.

Zulehner has an academic background in engineering, specializing in mining, machinery and metallurgy. Following completion of his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, he built an international career that included living and working in Austria, Germany, Chile, China, Australia and the United States.

In comments following the announcement, Zulehner said he was inspired by the expertise, collaboration and dedication of the Voith Hydro team and emphasized the company’s commitment to remaining a trusted partner for customers by delivering high-quality hydropower solutions and services.

Voith highlighted its long history in the United States, which dates back more than 145 years to 1877. The company’s York, Pennsylvania facility serves as one of the world’s largest dedicated hydropower equipment manufacturing sites and remains the only hydropower manufacturing facility in the United States equipped with a hydraulic laboratory.

Voith Hydro operates globally as a full-line supplier for hydropower projects, providing customized equipment, modernization services and long-term operational support for both large-scale and small hydroelectric plants. The company continues to position hydropower as a critical component of the global energy transition and renewable energy expansion.

The leadership appointment comes as demand for renewable energy infrastructure and modernization of aging hydroelectric facilities continues to grow across North America and internationally.

About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport. Founded in 1867, Voith today has around 21,000 employees, sales of € 4.8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and thus is one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

About Voith Hydro
The Group Division Voith Hydro is part of the Voith Group and a leading full-line supplier as well as trusted partner for equipping hydropower plants. Voith develops customized, long-term solutions and services for large and small hydro plants all over the world. Its portfolio of products and services covers the entire life cycle and all major components for large and small hydro plants, from generators, turbines, pumps and automation systems, right through to spare parts, maintenance and training services, and digital solutions for intelligent hydropower.

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SOURCE: Voith