Manfred Pock Appointed Managing Director of Zoerkler Gears

Jois, July 2026 – Zoerkler Gears is pleased to welcome Manfred Pock as its new Managing Director. A native of Styria, Austria, he assumed his role on July 1, 2026.

With more than 20 years of international leadership experience in the automotive and defence industries, Manfred Pock brings extensive expertise in the strategic and operational management of international businesses. Throughout his career, he has held various management and CEO positions, overseeing operations across Europe, the United States and China, while driving organisational development, business growth and the successful industrialisation of complex technical products.

His key strengths include building high-performing teams, strategic leadership and the effective implementation of growth and transformation initiatives.

Together with the Zoerkler team, Manfred Pock will help shape the company's future direction and capitalize on new opportunities in the aerospace and defence sectors. As part of the Xtrac Group, Zoerkler benefits from a strong international network and cross-group synergies in technology, engineering and market presence.

We are delighted to welcome Manfred Pock to Zoerkler Gears and wish him every success in his new role. We look forward to working together and to achieving many successful projects and milestones in the years ahead.