Terex AWP strengthens EMEAR team

Terex AWP (Aerial Work Platforms) has made three new appointments in the EMEAR (Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Russia) region. José M. Peña Haro becomes product development director for EMEAR; Christophe Rousseau has been appointed as regional sales manager for Southern Europe, Northern and Central Africa and Matthew Skipworth is now National Account Manager for the UK

Mr Peña Haro's role is to identify, develop and implement new product ideas and services to best serve new and existing customers.

Joe George, vice president and managing director of Terex AWP EMEAR said, "Jose's extensive industry experience and focus on customer needs are valuable assets. This appointment reflects our commitment to our customers as we work to bring more local solutions to our markets,"

Prior to joining Terex AWP in October 1999, Mr Peña Haro worked in sales and product management roles for several companies in the rental and access industry, and until now worked as Genie sales director in Southern Europe. A native of Barcelona, Mr Peña Haro holds an HND in Electronics and an executive MBA degree from the Instituto de Empresa, Madrid. He speaks Spanish, Catalan, English and Italian.

Christophe Rousseau assumes responsibility for sales in Southern Europe, Northern and Central Africa, focusing on continued growth for Genie aerial work platforms, Genie telehandlers and Genie and Terex light towers. Mr Rousseau will report directly to Phil Graysmark, vice president of sales for EMEAR.

With the company since 1999, he has held the position of regional sales manager for France and Northern Africa. Based in France, Mr Rousseau holds a degree in Commercial Economics. He speaks French and English.

Matthew Skipworth will assume responsibility for key customer relationships across the UK and Ireland, focusing on continued growth for Genie aerial work platforms and Genie telehandlers. Mr Skipworth will report directly to Jacco de Kluijver, regional sales manager for UK, Ireland and Benelux.