Stihl named Bjoern Fischer as the vice president of finance. In addition to overseeing the financial operations, Fischer will also handle the human resources and information services department.

Fischer will replace Karl Angler, who will move to Stihl headquarters in Germany as the executive board member for finance, comptrolling, information systems and services for the Stihl Group worldwide, effective May 1.

Stihl manufactures gasoline-powered handheld outdoor power equipment. For more information, visit stihlusa.com.

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