Rik Kiddle appointed ‘to lead growth’ at Finlay

Leading material handling equipment supplier the Finlay Group has appointed a new sales and marketing director

Rik Kiddle joins from Terex Finlay, the company’s primary business franchise, where he was global sales and business development director.

He will lead the sales and marketing functions across the Finlay Group and will be responsible for strategically driving growth for the sales and aftermarket business.

Rik said: “I am very excited to be joining the Finlay Group and it’s an opportunity I’m very much looking forward to.

“The appointment continues my relationship with the Terex Finlay brand and will give me the chance to further develop Finlay Group’s other business franchises.

“As the UK market continues to grow stronger, I can see a number of new opportunities to help make the next few years a prosperous period.”

The Finlay Group comprises 10 stand-alone companies offering services include crushing and screening, recycling, conveying and contract washing.

Rik previously worked at JCB, where he held various UK and export sales and marketing roles, and also focused on the company’s waste, recycling and demolition sectors.

Dave Statham, director of Finlay Group said: “We are very excited by Rik’s appointment.”