Unto Ahtola

Stockholm, Sweden
Cargotec has appointed three new members to its executive board. Unto Ahtola, 54, has been appointed executive vice president, product solutions. Ahtola joins Cargotec from Sandvik Mining and Construction where he has had a career in product development, product management, sales and marketing, and general management roles since 1982. He is currently vice president, R&D and engineering, at Sandvik.

Stefan Gleuel, 43, has been appointed executive vice president, service solutions, starting on 1 October. Gleuel has worked for Cargotec for over 10 years, currently as senior vice president, MacGregor service division.

Ken Loh, 45, has been appointed executive vice president, Asia Pacific, starting 1 October. Loh has worked for Cargotec since 1989, currently as president, Kalmar APAC region.

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