Movers & Shakers

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- 16 Jul 2026 ( #1290 )
2 min read
Leonardo Quintero Stollwerck
Leonardo Quintero Stollwerck

Leonardo Quintero Stollwerck

KION Group - Germany

KION Group has appointed Leonardo Quintero Stollwerck to the role of senior manager sustainability reporting excellence in corporate sustainability & HSE.

Stollwerck has previously worked with EY as manager of climate change and sustainability services and with KPMG as assistant manager ESG & sustainability services.

“Over the past years, I had the privilege of supporting clients on their sustainability journeys, particularly in CSRD and EU Taxonomy implementation,” Stollwerck states in a LinkedIn post.

“Working closely with organisations to navigate evolving sustainability requirements and put them into practice has been truly rewarding and has helped me grow both professionally and personally. 

“Looking back, I feel a deep sense of gratitude. These experiences have shaped me in many ways and provided me with broad expertise and perspectives that I continue to build on today.”

Gauthier Pierozak

Autoquip - United States

Gauthier Pierozak
Gauthier Pierozak

US materials handling and engineered lifting solutions provider Autoquip, has appointed Gauthier Pierozak to the role of general manager, following the retirement of Chris Kuehni.

Pierozak brings more than 30 years’ of leadership experience to the role including in industrial manufacturing, engineering, operations, and commercial management.

His most recent position was as VP of commercial at Cimarron Energy, where he was responsible for sales, business development, and key account management. 

A mechanical engineer fluent in English and French, he has held leadership roles supporting customers across global industrial markets.

“What attracted me most was [Aeroquip’s] strong technical expertise, talented employees, and dedication to solving complex customer challenges,” Pierozak states. “I look forward to working with the team to build on that legacy while continuing to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers.”

As general manager, Pierozak will oversee Autoquip and its family of brands, including Autoquip, OSCO Controls, JA Becker, and Vasari Car Lifts.

Mal Paterson

Toyota Material Handling Australia - Australia

Mal Paterson
Mal Paterson

Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has promoted Mal Paterson to the position of vice president & chief operating officer.

An employee with TMHA for more than 13 years, Paterson started in the role of branch manager (Sydney) and has held a number of positions since, including national sales manager - corporate accounts, general manager - service and, director service and branch operations.

Steve Takacs had held the role of VP & CEO, before retiring at the end of June after a 40-year career in the sector.

“Mal is uniquely experienced across all facets of TMHA's business with the new promotion to help ensure TMHA continues to be the strong and stable business it has been for many years now,” TMHA states.

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