New managing director for JCB in France

JCB SAS has appointed Olivier Deneufbourg as its new managing director in France. The appointment was confirmed by Francoise Rausch, president of JCB SAS.

Mr Deneufbourg joined JCB SAS in 2006 as sales manager and most recently held the position of operations manager.

The 48-year old is a graduate of the Institut Superieur Agricole de Beauvais and has previously worked at the SCOA Group in Madagascar as well as at Case, Vaderstad and McCormick/Laverda.

Speaking of his appointment, Mr Deneufbourg said, "I have set a goal of consolidating and developing JCB's success in France. Alongside our dealers and staff I will pursue a policy of services tailored to customer segments.

"We will also seize all opportunities for development in this challenging period."