TOMAS MIKA JOINS BRIGGS & STRATTON TO DRIVE GROWTH IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE


Freienbach Switzerland, 29th July 2022 – As part of its continual growth and expansion strategy throughout Europe, Briggs & Stratton EMEA has appointed Tomas Mika as Sales Executive CEE. Tomas joined Briggs & Stratton’s Prague office in late June 2022 and has taken a key role in supporting the company’s expansion across Central and Eastern Europe and the Baltics. 

Tomas is developing and delivering engine and battery sales throughout these regions, focusing on both commercial and consumer markets on behalf of Vanguard and Briggs & Stratton.  He joins the brand with a wealth of experience in aftersales, equipment and engine sales with previous roles including Aftermarket Manager for Cummins, Regional Sales Manager for General Electric and Engine Sales for FPT Industrial/Iveco.  Reporting directly to Patrick Limberg, Director Sales – Commercial Engines EMEA, Tomas will play a key role in advancing the company’s ambitions throughout Europe. 

Patrick Limberg, commented, “Tomas’ exceptional experience within power solutions across international markets will be a key asset to our team, as we look to accelerate the growth of our power solutions throughout Central and Eastern Europe. I am delighted to welcome him to the team, and I look forward to working with him closely to showcase our unique engine and battery solutions to a new market.” 

Tomas Mika, added, " I am excited to join Briggs & Stratton and begin this new chapter of my career at such an established company. I look forward to working on new commercial engine projects and to seeing the Briggs & Stratton-powered machines running. This move is a brilliant opportunity to meet recognised and new OEMs and work with them to develop my knowledge and take on new challenges."

 

Contact:

Inês Ferreira, Briggs & Stratton, +41 55 415 1256, ferreira.ines@basco.com

Callum Jenkinson, BWP, +44 7970 242 134, callum.jenkinson@bwpgroup.com 

About Briggs & Stratton:

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is focused on providing power to get work done and make people's lives better. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of commercial lithium-ion batteries, power generation, pressure washer, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Ferris®, Vanguard®, Allmand®, Billy Goat®, Murray®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents.