ZF Appointed Seeliger of OFF-Highway and Test Systems Business
Alexander Seeliger is the New Head of ZF’s Off-Highway and Test Systems Business Unit. According to ZF, adjusted EBIT margin is expected to surpass 4%
ZF’s Off-Highway and Test Systems Business Unit has a new head: Alexander Seeliger takes over leadership of the largest business unit within ZF’s Industrial Technology Division. In parallel, he also assumes responsibility for the Passau site, the headquarters of the Industrial Technology Division, with around 4,000 employees.
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The 55-year-old business graduate (Diplom-Kaufmann) has been with the company since 1998 and, since 2012, has served as Commercial Director of the Off-Highway and Test Systems business unit within the Industrial Technology Division. He brings many years of international experience in finance, controlling, and corporate development and is well acquainted with the requirements of global OEM markets through various leadership roles in Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
The Off-Highway and Test Systems Business Unit, managed from Passau, is the largest area within ZF’s Industrial Technology Division. It includes the development and production of transmissions and axles for agricultural and construction machinery, as well as drive technology for material handling systems. The portfolio also comprises test systems for a wide range of applications in powertrain and chassis technology.
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“Our customers are facing major technological and structural changes – ranging from efficiency requirements and sustainability to increasing system integration,” says Alexander Seeliger. “Together with our international teams, we aim to further expand our system expertise and continue to strengthen ZF as a high-performance, reliable development partner for OEMs in the agricultural and construction machinery industries.”
Seeliger succeeds Daniel Härter, who left ZF at his own request on December 31, 2025. He takes over site management in Passau from Andreas Moser, who was appointed to the Board of Management of ZF Friedrichshafen AG as of November 1, 2025, where he is responsible for the Industrial Technology and Commercial Vehicle divisions as well as the India region.
ZF anticipates EBIT margin well above 4%
According to ZF, adjusted EBIT margin is expected to surpass 4% significantly. Moreover, adjusted free cash flow is projected to exceed €1 billion. In addition, strong cash generation might allow ZF to reduce financial debt by year-end 2025 – earlier than planned. Finally, revenue was forecast at more than €38 billion amid volatile global markets.
In 2024 ZF had reported sales of €41.4 billion, reflecting an 11% decline compared to the previous year. Taking into account the expected 38 billion euros figure, it would then mean a further decrease in turnover.
In fact, ZF points out that as part of its restructuring of Electrified Powertrain Technology division, the group agreed with customers to terminate several projects early. These projects were unlikely to meet profitability targets due to slower EV adoption. The decision will result in a one-time charge and a reported loss for 2025. However, operational performance in the division improved significantly year-over-year and remains on track with the restructuring plan, which continues into 2026.
