Thomas Engelke joined the SAHALIFT management team as Commercial Director on 15 June 2025. With over 20 years of experience in international technical sales, he has extensive knowledge in the areas of commercial management, sales management and business development.
His professional career began with training as a construction mechanic, followed by retraining as a forwarding agent and further training as a transport specialist. He built his career in technology-orientated companies on this solid foundation and developed into an internationally experienced sales professional.
At SAHALIFT, Engelke will play a central role in supporting the company's growth strategy. A particular focus of his work will be on the strategic expansion of the AICHI brand in Europe - a project that he will significantly support with his experience and clear goal-orientation.
Yama Saha, Managing Director of SAHALIFT, is delighted with the new addition:
"With Thomas Engelke, we are gaining an experienced commercial professional with an international sales background. His structured approach and enthusiasm for technology are a perfect fit for our culture and our goals."
With his practical way of thinking, his many years of sales experience and his eye for strategic developments, Thomas Engelke will make an important contribution to the further successful development of SAHALIFT.