All Appointments Articles

Further changes to Cat’s management team
Doug Hoerr, vice president of material handling & underground division, to retire on 1 August, following Paolo Fellin, Greg Folley and George Taylor
Atlas Copco’s Rego promoted to president
Vagner Rego to replace Nico Delvaux as president of compressor technique business on 1 August
New Bell CEO chosen
As South African-based construction equipment manufacturer’s CEO retires, company’s COO set to take his place
Major personnel changes at Caterpillar
VP’s Paolo Fellin, Greg Folley and George Taylor to retire, while Chris Snodgrass and Damien Giraud appointed new positions in major change
New Laing O’Rourke chairman
Sir John Parker to take up new role as chairman at UK-based construction company
New EMEA president for Doosan Bobcat
Alvaro Pacini promoted to president of EMEA region, following role as EMEA sourcing vp, and leading its total quality management and operations departments
Sheffield to join Bam
Dutch company appoints former Laing O’Rourke and Kier director Paul Sheffield to its supervisory board
Genis in chair at Eiffage Construction
CEO becomes chairman of division of French-based contractor, and gets seat on main company executive committee
Kobelco targets Slovenia with new dealer
Manufacturer continues European expansion with new dealer in Slovenia, following appointment of Italian and German dealers
Terex appoints new VP and CFO
John Sheehan to assume duties on 27 February, 2017, replacing Kevin Bradley, who will continue working with Terex until mid-March
Sheffield leaves Laing O’Rourke
Paul Sheffield steps down from his role as managing director, engineering enterprise at UK-bsed company
Harris appointed by Case
Leigh Harris appointed business director for UK and Republic of Ireland, replacing Scott Freeman
Kobelco enters Italian market with four new dealers
Through Kobelco, Sergio Bassan, BSM Brescia Macchine, SMIA and Arnus will meet the growing demand for mini excavators and heavy machinery in Italy
Balfour Beatty Vinci appoints MD for HS2
Mark Cutler chosen as managing director for Balfour Beatty Vinci’s HS2 high-speed rail joint venture in UK
Atlas Copco plans to sell Dynapac
Major changes include splitting group into two listed companies, and divesting road construction equipment division, plus new president and CEO
Wacker Neuson head of sales leaves
Jan Willem Jongert steps down from role over differences of opinion about implementation of the group’s existing sales strategy
Heijmans CEO to stand down
Bert van der Els to give up role in April, while Ton Hillen becomes chairman of executive board
New men in at Hyundai
Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe appoints Alain Worp managing director, while KY Kong is COO of Hyundai Construction Equipment
Rolls Royce Power Systems appoints new CEO
‘Experienced’ Andreas Schell will take over reigns as CEO next year, with current CEO Ulrich Dohle retiring
Hiller to take chair at Deutz
Dr Frank Hiller joins from MAN Truck & Bus, and succeeds current chairman Dr Helmut Leube, who retires at end of the year
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