Rauen, most recently chairman of the managing directors of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, will succeed Joos (56), whose appointment has been “terminated by mutual consent” as of March 31 2009.

Joos will leave the company because of “differing views”, according to a press statement.

Meanwhile, Thomas Hagen (46) will now be responsible for port technology in addition to the industrial cranes segment.