Vincenzo Perrone Appointed Vice President of Engineering at LiquidPiston
Former Rehlko Engines President and John Deere Power Engineering Leader Vincenzo Perrone to Head Development of LiquidPiston’s Compact, Heavy-Fueled Rotary Engines
We have followed Vincenzo Perrone’s journey as head of Kohler’s engine division, a path that led him all the way to the transition to Rehlko. As they say, the time has come for Perrone to take on a new challenge, and it’s called LiquidPiston.
With the American company, the former Rehlko Engines President remains in the familiar space of engine technology. Based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, LiquidPiston has innovative processes in its DNA, particularly rotary combustion engine technologies and hybrid power systems.
Perrone and LiquidPiston
In October 28, 2025, LiquidPiston announced the appointment of Vincenzo Perrone as Vice President of Engineering. Perrone will lead LiquidPiston’s engineering organization, encompassing engine design, power system and electrical design, testing, and operations.
Perrone brings more than two decades of executive and engineering leadership in global power systems, most recently serving as President of Rehlko (previously Kohler) Engines. Previously, Perrone held engineering and leadership roles at John Deere Power Systems, IVECO Motors of North America, and SAME Deutz Fahr Group.
Quoting Alec Shkolnik and Vincenzo Perrone
“Vincenzo has led engine programs at global scale, from concept through design, industrialization, and volume production,” said Alec Shkolnik, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of LiquidPiston. “His deep expertise in engine development and customer systems integration, combined with his global manufacturing and supply chain experience, will help us bring LiquidPiston’s breakthrough X-Engine and hybrid power systems to commercial readiness. We’re thrilled to welcome him to the team.”
“I’m excited to join LiquidPiston at this pivotal moment,” said Perrone. “The X-Engine core engine, with its capabilities in hybrid electric power systems, addresses real-world demands for smaller size and greater power density and efficiency. I look forward to working with this amazing team as we commercialize applications for our military and commercial partners, such as vehicle-mounted auxiliary power units, next-generation gensets, and uncrewed aerial systems.”
