Stephan Weil

Hannover, Germany
Hannover's Lord Mayor, Stephan Weil, has been named the new chairman of the supervisory board of Hannover-based Deutsche Messe. Weil replaces former economics minister Walter Hirche. Hirche previously represented the state of Lower Saxony on the board but gave up the post after resigning from his ministerial position.

Lower Saxony's new economics minister, Philip Rösler, will represent the state on the board together with state finance minister Hartmut Möllring and Justice Minister Bernd Busemann. Rösler was also appointed vice-chairman of the supervisory board.

Deutsche Messe bylaws dictate that the chairmanship of the supervisory board alternate every five years between a representative of the city of Hannover and a representative of the state.

United Kingdom
Bernard Molloy is the new managing director for Hoppecke Batteries in the UK. Molloy was the managing director of Hako Machines and Linde UK.

Bridgeview, IL, United States
Phil Fridley has been appointed president of Manitex International. Fridley is responsible for the financial performance of Manitex International and manufacturing operations, purchasing, manufacturing engineering, sales ordering and administration. Prior to his appointment, Fridley was director of operations at Manitex International.

Scott Rolston has been appointed senior vice president, sales and marketing, for Manitex International Inc. Rolston is responsible for ensuring that the Manitex sales and marketing organisation is optimised to deliver planned growth initiatives within the North American dealer network, strengthening strategic alliances, enhancing in-house distribution and expanding international focus. Prior to his appointment, he was president of Manitex International and has been with the company for 16 years.

Paul Zaremba, general manager of Crane & Machinery, which Manitex acquired in October 2008, has been named vice president, customer service. Zaremba has been with Crane & Machinery for one year and prior to that was general manager of Randall Industries. Paul's background includes experience in the rental equipment market from an operational and financial perspective.