MHEDA appoints new CEO

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- 13 Jul 2023 ( #1136 ) - Wauconda, ILL, United States
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Jeannette Walker has been named the new chief executive officer of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA).

Walker will serve as interim chief executive officer until current chief executive Liz Richards retires at the end of 2023.

The MHEDA’s Richards says: “Jeannette is the ideal selection given her vast background in executive leadership, marketing and communications, all the traits that are essential in association management.

“Combined with Jeannette’s knowledge and deep relationships with industry members and with the MHEDA team, this is a win-win-win for everyone.”

Walker has held executive positions in the materials handling sector for 22 years, most recently at TVH.

“I am truly honoured to have been selected for this pivotal role, and I am eager to contribute my skills and experience to MHEDA,” Walker says.

“I am inspired by MHEDA’s mission and the significant impact it has made in the industries their members represent.

“The dedication and passion exhibited by the board and the MHEDA team has reinforced my conviction that I have found the ideal environment to make a meaningful difference where innovation, collaboration, and excellence thrive.

“I am committed to building upon the foundation that has been laid by Liz Richards’ inspirational vision and leadership.”

The MHEDA is comprised of 600 North American member companies including distributors, integrators, manufacturers and solution providers.

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