Reorganisation at JLG EMEA

JLG has made a number of personnel changes in the EAME (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region.

Jonathan Dawson has been named senior director of sales – EAME. His remit will include all key accounts and he will continue to lead the development of existing and new areas of business in emerging markets, such as Middle East, Russia, Turkey and central Eastern Europe. He will continue to report to Karel Huijser, vice president and general manager JLG EAME.

Etienne Bourcier has been appointed director of EAME telehandlers, again reporting to Mr Huijser. He will be responsible for developing the strategic sales and service plan for telehandlers and lead telehandler sales under the Same Deutz-Fahr brand throughout the region.

Laurent Guillaux has accepted the role of senior director of international sales with the Oshkosh Fire and Emergency segment, and will report to Salim Hawi, vice president of international sales – Oshkosh Corporation, but will continue to be based in France.

Roberto Marangoni, general manager JLG Italia, will lead the French and Spanish SSO teams on an interim basis. He will continue to operate from the sales and service facility based in Milan, Italy.

"We are committed to increase the strength and cohesiveness of our local EAME team and provide the highest level of customer focus, efficiency and satisfaction," said Mr Huijser.

"I believe that our greatest opportunities are to be found in leveraging our strengths and putting appropriate focus in the areas close to our customers that will realise maximum value to our customers.”