Movers & Shakers

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- 19 May 2022 ( #1077 )
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Jeffrey Matthews

Hyundai Material Handling North America - United States

Hyundai Material Handling North America has announced the hiring of three new team members to deepen dealer engagement and expand its national sales efforts. 

Jeffrey Matthews brings over 20 years of materials handling experience to his new role as national accounts manager. Matthews  spent the past 10 years in national accounts management with Hyster-Yale Group. He will play a leadership role in helping Hyundai build strong, enduring relationships with key accounts.

 

Cecil D'Antignac

Hyundai Material Handling North America - United States

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D'Antignac

Cecil D’Antignac will join the company as district sales manager for the Southeast region. D’Antignac brings over 28 years of materials handling industry experience to Hyundai. With his deep knowledge of the needs of both forklift sales professionals and end-users, he will be responsible for dealer development and market share growth.

 

Jason Taylor

Hyundai Material Handling North America - United States

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Taylor

Jason Taylor will support Hyundai dealers as technical trainer for the brand. Taylor has worked as a professional technician for over 20 years and brings diverse, first-hand experience to support the business.

 

 

Michel van Roozendaal

Kalmar Automation Solutions - Finland

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van Roozendaal

Michel van Roozendaal, president of Kalmar Mobile Solutions, has been selected to lead the consolidation of Kalmar Mobile Solutions and Kalmar Automation Solutions strategic business units into a unified Kalmar.

van Roozendaal will also take over the duties of Antti Kaunonen, president of Kalmar Automation Solutions, who will retire on 1 July 2022. 

van Roozendaal joined Cargotec in 2015 and first headed MacGregor before his role at Kalmar Mobile Solutions.


 

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