Komatsu’s Schrader to retire, Bull named successor

Komatsu America has confirmed that Rod Schrader stepped down from his chairman and CEO roles on March 31, and will fully retire effective June 30, and Rod Bull has assumed the CEO seat. Bull served as Executive Vice President of Komatsu’s North America region through his transition on April 1. He brings nearly 25 years of leadership experience in the…

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BKT appoints Anette Sklarz Justice Head of Marketing in U.S.

Off-Highway tire manufacturer Balkrishna Industries Ltd. (BKT), has appointed Anette Sklarz Justice as head of marketing at BKT USA. With the appointment, the multinational company pursues its commitment to enhancing the brand recognition in the U.S. market, by consolidating the core values that make BKT a company known by customers and end users for the innovation and quality that distinguish its products.…

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Santacruz Silver appoints COO

Santacruz Silver Mining has tapped from within for its executive suite and named Eduardo Torrecillas to be its chief operating officer.   With over 18 years of experience in senior leadership roles, prior to his appointment as COO, Torrecillas served as executive chairman and president of Santacruz’s Bolivian operations since March 2022. Before joining Grupo Minero Sinchi Wayra, he spent…

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Chesapeake Gold backs Black as CMO

Canadian miner Chesapeake Gold has appointed Justin Black as its chief metallurgical officer, effective February 26. Black, a chemical engineer with over 14 years of experience in designing, implementing and optimizing process systems for diverse mining applications, including crushing, milling, flotation and refining, has a strong background in managing large-scale projects from conceptualization to completion, ensuring timely delivery and operational…

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FLSmidth taps Soles, Laaksonen

FLSmidth has appointed two new leaders to its group executive management: Julian Soles on 1 May for the seat of president of the mining products business line, and Toni Laaksonen, who will join the company in the coming months as president of the mining service business line. Laaksonen joins FLSmidth from Glaston Corporation, a technology, solutions and service provider for…

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BKT selects Singh, Pandit for OEM seats

Tire maker BKT recently appointed two new managers to further strengthen the corporate organization in the global OEM sector. Rishi Raj Singh is now Head of OEM Asia Pacific, while Aniruddha Pandit becomes Head of OEM Africa and Middle East. Both appointments are aimed at consolidating existing relationships with major manufacturers, plus at opening new business opportunities in new markets…

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Hopperton new CEO of Paus North America

Erik Hopperton will assume the role of president and CEO of Paus North America, effective immediately, the company announced. Hopperton joins Paus after many years in various roles in the mining and construction industries, with a wealth of experience and leadership skills to successfully guide the company moving forward. As CEO of Paus North America, he will also continue to…

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Motion announces executive promotion

Maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts distributor Motion Industries Inc. promoted Eric Gonzalez to senior vice president of Mexico, Canada, industry segments and business development, effective immediately. Throughout his 26-year career at Motion, Gonzalez has excelled in numerous roles. He began as a corporate trainee and has held positions as an outside sales representative, branch manager, fluid power specialist, automation…

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FLSmidth’s Reinbold stepping down, Lefler named to interim seat

FLSmidth announced its mining products business line president Chris Reinbold will be stepping down from his role and leaving the company at the end of November. The global company said it has initiated the processes of finding his replacement, a process it is hoping to conclude in the near future. In the meantime, it has appointed Mike Lefler to his…

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