Doosan DST's new CEO, Kim Woong-beom

South Korea

Doosan Group has promoted Shim Kyu-sang to president and chief operating officer (COO) and Kim Woong-beom has been named CEO of the newly formed Doosan DST. Shim Kyu-sang was a senior advisor to Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction and Kim Woong-beom was the executive vice president of the group's construction equipment unit, Doosan Infracore. A restructure of other areas of the company saw 45 mid-level managers promoted to executive-level positions.

Montreal, Canada

After 58 years of service, Donald E. Rodgers has retired from JH Ryder Machinery Ltd. Rodgers started working for JH Ryder in 1951 when he was 19. He was the manager for government accounts for the past 20 years. (See profile - Forkliftaction.com News #393).

Newark, US

Genie/Terex Aerial Work Platforms has appointed Phil Graysmark as divisional sales manager for the UK, Ireland and Benelux. He takes over from John Fuller. Graysmark will be responsible for key accounts and managing the sales teams in the five countries. Prior to joining Genie/Terex Aerial Work Platforms in November 2008, Graysmark worked for Terex Financial Services for two years.