The family tradition continues: Philipp Dreyer joins the company

With Philipp Dreyer’s permanent appointment in April 2026, the Dreyer family continues its long-standing family tradition. As a representative of the fifth generation, he joins the family business after completing his studies and gaining professional experience elsewhere. 

Philipp Dreyer completed his degree in International Business in Maastricht and a Master’s degree in Management & Technology at the Technical University in Munich. After gaining practical experience with AMAZONE and with other companies, he most recently spent two and a half years working as a management consultant at Bain & Company. We spoke to him about his career so far and his start at AMAZONE.

report: Philipp, what is it about agricultural machinery – and AMAZONE in particular – that you find so inspiring? 

Philipp Dreyer: First of all, I’m really looking forward to becoming part of the AMAZONE team. We are working in an exciting industry: agriculture will have to feed an ever-expanding world population from fewer resources. Innovative agricultural machinery is a key factor in meeting this challenge. That is exactly the kind of solution we offer at AMAZONE – and that’s what inspires me. What appeals to me most is working with my colleagues – their strong commitment and entrepreneurial spirit within the company means I am looking forward to the future with great anticipation.

report: You grew up with AMAZONE. What has your experience been like so far in your time with the company? 

Philipp Dreyer: My sister Elena and I have grown up with AMAZONE; the company has been part of our lives since we were children. There have been lots of special experiences with the AMAZONE team. A defining moment was my time working with our Australian importer, Landpower: It was pretty cool to see how passionate the team and our customers are about AMAZONE, even on the other side of the world, and to see our implements in action! 

report: You prepared yourself specifically for your role. What has your academic and internship journey been like so far?

Philipp Dreyer: That’s right. Just to give you a few insights: Whilst studying Management & Technology at the Technical University in Munich, I took part in the ‘Manage and More’ entrepreneurship and leadership development programme run by UnternehmerTUM. We not only learnt how systematically to develop innovative products and business models through innovation projects for partners such as Bosch and E.ON, but also received coaching in team leadership. Furthermore, as part of a university seminar, for example, I developed proposals for structuring innovation projects and had the opportunity of presenting the results to BMW CEO Oliver Zipse. Various diverse work placements at AMAZONE, as well as at BMW and at a software start-up, were also important to me, as they allowed me to get to know different companies and ways of working at an early stage and ensured I was well prepared for joining AMAZONE.

report: For the past two and a half years you have been working as a consultant at the international strategy consultancy Bain & Company. What experience did you gain there?

Philipp Dreyer: As a member of the team at Bain, I worked closely with colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds and nationalities. We supported decision-making processes for the senior management of global companies, primarily in the mechanical engineering sector. The topics were wide-ranging, covering everything from AI strategies and mergers and acquisitions to procurement optimisation. This experience equipped me with a valuable set of tools, for example, for structured and results-oriented project work.

report: Your start is scheduled for April 2026. What exactly does your start at AMAZONE involve? 

Philipp Dreyer: To begin with, I will complete a three to four month induction programme, during which I will gain experience in various departments. I also look forward to engaging in direct dialogue with the AMAZONE team, as well as with our customers and partners. This will be followed by a phased onboarding process, initially involving a project in the after sales department, specifically in the spare parts division. 

report: Philipp, thank you very much for talking to us, and have a great start in April!