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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Meyer, Terndrup leaving FLSmidth
FLSmidth has announced that Joshua Meyer, president of its Mining Service business line, and Annette Terndrup, Group General Counsel, are stepping down from their roles and will be leaving the company. Meyer will be leaving FLSmidth at the end of December 2024, and Terndrup’s last day with FLSmidth will be the last of February 2025. The process of identifying Josh’s…
Read MoreHopperton 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…
Read MoreMotion 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…
Read MoreFLSmidth’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…
Read MoreEro Copper taps Strang, DeFilippo
Ero Copper has announced that, effective January 1, 2025, its co-founder and board chairman Noel Dunn will retire and be succeeded by David Strang as executive chairman and Makko DeFilippo as president and CEO. Gelson Batista will succeed DeFilippo in the latter’s current seat as COO. This leadership transition is part of the succession plan initiated by Ero’s board…
Read MoreNVMA names Hall to post
The Nevada Mining Association (NVMA) has appointed Rebecca Hall as community engagement manager. In this position, Hall will oversee the organization’s community engagement throughout the state, while supporting the NVMA’s communications and government relations teams to highlight and promote organizational programs, education, membership and advocacy. Hall brings several years of statewide leadership and experience in education, science and history to the NVMA.…
Read MoreHecla taps Krcmarov for president, CEO
Hecla Mining Company has appointed Rob Krcmarov, a 30-plus-year veteran of mining and former Barrick executive, as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective November 7. Krcmarov, who will also join Hecla’s board of directors, succeeds Catherine (Cassie) Boggs, who had served as interim president and CEO since May 22 of this year and will remain as chair…
Read MoreGoddard named EVP of Hexagon’s mining segment
Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division has appointed Dave Goddard as executive vice president, Mining. He has served as acting president, Mining, since early 2024, while simultaneously serving as chief product officer. “We are thrilled to confirm Dave Goddard in this pivotal role for the business,” said Gordon Dale, co-president, Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions division. “He is uniquely qualified for this responsibility, given…
Read MoreTakaluoma takes the helm at Metso
Sami Takaluoma has been appointed as Metso’s new president and CEO, effective November 1. He succeeds Pekka Vauramo, who will continue with the company as per his contract until the end of 2024. Takaluoma has been with Metso since 1997 and has led its Services business area since 2021. “Sami has done an excellent job in leading the businesses and…
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