Udo Stolz is vice president of worldwide sales and marketing for Gleason Corporation, as announced September 1. Stolz has global responsibility for sales, marketing and product management activities for all Gleason products and services.      

Stolz joined Hermann Pfauter GmbH in 1987, and he has held various sales and management positions throughout his career. Most recently, he served as vice president, sales in Europe for Gleason.

"Udo Stolz brings the necessary combination of experience and technical knowledge in gearing, a strong commitment to serving our customers and a global perspective which make him an ideal leader," says John J. Perrotti, president and chief executive officer of Gleason. "I am confident he will be a significant contributor to our company in his new role as we pursue our mission to be the Total Gear Solutions Provider."