Voith Hydro selects Uwe Zulehner as North America CEO
Pamela Largue
Posted on: 13 May 2026
Zulehner will lead the team in delivering hydropower solutions and services across North America.
Technology provider Voith Group has announced Uwe Zulehner as its President and Chief Executive Officer of Voith Hydro in North America.
Zulehner bring more than 25 years of leadership experience which he will use to lead the team in delivering hydropower solutions and services across North America.
He will operate from the regional headquarters in York, Pennsylvania.
Said Zulehner in a statement: “I’m inspired and energized by the dedication, collaboration and expertise of the Voith Hydro team. Our vision is simple – to continue to be a trusted partner that provides a high level of excellence and quality to our customers.”
According to Voith, Zulehner has an Engineering background in mining, machinery and metallurgy and has previously held several C-level positions in companies in these sectors.
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In these positions, states Voith, he drove sales, managed the execution of larger capital projects, and led the service and aftermarket segments of the business.
Voith has been operational in the US since 1877. Voith Hydro develops customised, long-term solutions and services for large and small hydro plants and is the only dedicated hydropower equipment manufacturer with a hydraulic laboratory.
