AriensCo has announced a change of leadership in the EMEAA region (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia). 

Jochen Schneider, executive vice president of the region has left the company with immediate effect. In a statement the company thanked him for his commitment and wished him all the best for his future endeavours.

Jim Young, chief financial officer at AriensCo, will assume interim responsibility for the region in close coordination with Nick Ariens, president AriensCo and the Ariens family. 

"Looking to the future, we are convinced that greater family involvement in the EMEAA region is crucial to realising our long-term vision," says Nick Ariens. "In addition to our home market, the EMEAA region is hugely important for our global development. We want to further strengthen our commitment in this region with the AS-Motor and Ariens brands.

"Together with our EMEAA team, we look forward to further developing the product portfolio, further expanding our sales channels and growing market share throughout Europe."