Movers & Shakers

Local News
- 24 Apr 2014 ( #664 )
2 min read
Roland Sundén
Roland Sundén
Helsinki, Finland
Cargotec has appointed Roland Sundén as president of the Hiab business area from 1 May. Sundén will be a member of Cargotec's executive board and report to president and CEO Mika Vehviläinen. He has vast experience in global leadership positions in the mechanical engineering industry. Over three decades, he has successfully led several business transformation efforts while working as president of Case New Holland's agricultural division, CEO of private equity-owned LM Wind Power and in various executive roles at Volvo.

Jonesboro, AR, United States
Hytrol Conveyor Co Inc has appointed Charlie Clay as manager of safety and environment. Clay brings over 22 years of experience to his position. Prior to Hytrol, he held different safety positions in the transportation, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries. He was also ranked as Captain in the US Army where he served for 11 years. In his new role, Clay will provide strategic direction and leadership for Hytrol's safety and environmental initiatives and teams. He will also ensure environmental compliance with all local, state, and federal requirements.

Jason Ambrose
Jason Ambrose
Chicago, IL, United States
Santana Equipment Trading Company has appointed Jason Ambrose as district sales manager. Ambrose is a graduate of Carthage College and brings three years of sales experience in the logistics industry. He will be primarily involved in the wholesale purchasing and sales of industrial machinery in various regions of the United States.

Lake Geneva, WI, United States
Stellana US Inc has appointed Damian Gouff as general industrial sales manager. Gouff has over 23 years of experience in sales engineering and business development. His experience includes the material handling, processing, heavy-duty vehicles, energy production and electrical markets. His key focus will be to provide business solutions in the construction, conveyor, material handling, industrial washer and elevator/escalator markets.

Bristol, PA, United States
Modern Group has recruited four new sales representatives. Todd Purvis, Jim Wark and Bob Weaver will support the sale of new and used Hyster forklifts in the Burlington County, Montgomery County, and Lehigh Valley markets respectively. Craig Lepre joins Modern's Warehouse Products team to support facilities in the Lehigh Valley.
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