Dr Lars Brzoska

Jungheinrich - Germany

Jungheinrich’s supervisory board has extended the term of chief executive officer, Dr Lars Brzoska, with a new four-year contract, locking him in until 30 July 2030.

The decision was made ahead of schedule and, the board says, sends a clear signal of continuity and stability at the top of the Hamburg-based family business as it continues its growth and transformation plans.

Brzoska has been a member of the board of management of Jungheinrich since April 2014 and has led the company as chairman of the board of management since 1 September 2019. 

Jungheinrich says, under his leadership, it has strengthened its position as a materials handling provider, advanced the automation and digitalisation of its portfolio and consistently aligned the group towards profitable growth and sustainability. 

Andreas Umbach, chairman of the supervisory board of Jungheinrich says: “In Dr Lars Brzoska, Jungheinrich has a proven material handling expert at its helm who leads the company with clear strategic direction and strong operational rigour. The early extension of his contract expresses the supervisory board’s full confidence and is a clear commitment to continuity at the top of the group.”

Scott Johnson

Hangcha Forklift America (HCFA) - United States

HC Forklift America (HCFA) has named industry veteran Scott Johnson as its new vice president of sales and marketing. He will report to HCFA president Jimmy Zhang.

Johnson has enjoyed a long career in the materials handling sector having worked most recently for Hyster-Yale as its area business director and, before that, with Clark Material Handling Company as VP sales and marketing.

In his new role, Johnson will work directly with the company's sales and marketing professionals and authorised dealers to promote Hangcha's line of materials handling equipment, after-market parts, products, and services.

“It's an honour to join the HCFA organisation,” Johnson says. “Our team will continue to be focused on providing our customers tailored products and strategies that optimise their output and efficiency in an economical and safe manner. We will remain focused on being a valued partner to our dealer partners to ensure their success and continued growth.”

Jimmy Zhang, HCFA president, adds: “Scott brings a diverse material handling background to our company. His leadership experience in new equipment sales and aftermarket parts roles will lend to the refinement of our processes and practices.”

John Naylor

Trew, Intelligrated and Transnorm - United States

The combined entity of Trew, Intelligrated and Transnorm, has named John Naylor as chief revenue officer (CRO). 

Naylor will lead direct and integrator sales, drawing on decades of industry experience with Mathews Conveyor, FKI Logistex, Intelligrated and Trew. 

With a 30-plus year career in developing and scaling businesses, largely within the materials handling sector, Naylor has a proven record of building trusted partnerships with leading North American retailers and manufacturers, and aligning automation solutions with their business objectives.

Al Rebello, CEO of the combined Intelligrated, Trew and Transnorm organisation, says: “John is the opposite of a transactional operator, and that’s apparent throughout his career”.

Naylor says: “We will serve customers according to their business objectives and operational challenges, and match our offerings to their long-term growth plans. With Intelligrated, Trew and Transnorm together, we have the portfolio, capacity and reach to deliver on that promise.”