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INDUSTRYPEOPLE New managing director of NSK’s European Industrial Business Unit
Leading sensors expert joins Balluff
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ichael Preinerstorfer is the newly appointed managing director of NSK’s European Industrial Business Unit (EIBU). The world’s third-largest manufacturer of bearings has centralised its European activities – in the field of bearings and linear technology – for industrial applications in this Ratingen-based business unit. Dr Jürgen Ackermann, CEO of NSK Europe Ltd: “I would like to welcome Michael Preinerstorfer into his new role at NSK. As managing director of EIBU, his responsibilities will include further expanding NSK Europe’s technological leadership and increasing the company’s European footprint.”
Lotus appoints Jean-Charles Lievens for Network Development in southern Europe
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otus has announced that JeanCharles Lievens has joined the Cars Commercial team to develop the Lotus network in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Jean-Charles brings with him 37 years of experience in the car industry and distribution having occupied senior positions at Toyota Europe and KIA Europe. Jean Marc Gales, chief executive officer of Group Lotus plc said, “We are growing our dealer network throughout Asia, North America and Europe. The appointment of Jean-Charles Lievens comes at an appropriate time. We are looking to
increase our presence in Southern Europe where there is a high demand for Lotus sports cars.”
Joost Verpoort brings his specialist sales skills to Hollanders
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nother highly experienced addition has been made to the sales team at Hollanders Printing Systems with the appointment of Joost Verpoort who joins the company in a consultancy role as a complement to his other business activities in the wide-format digital print sector.
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ensors specialist Balluff has welcomed a new product marketing manager to its UK-based team. Richard Neill, 45, brings 16 years of expertise in the automation sector to the 23-strong UK team at Balluff, which is located in Northwich, Cheshire. Richard, who specialises in networking sensors, RFID and identification systems, said: “I’m thrilled to have joined the team at Balluff. The company has a great ethos, being committed to giving great customer care and offering superior quality products, whilst providing an excellent working environment for employees.”
New board member for Finance at Bentley Motors
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Jörg Mull, executive VP, Finance of Volkswagen Group China, is the new board member of Finance at Bentley Motors. He takes over responsibilities for Finance, IT and Business Development. “ìI am delighted that with Dr Mull we have appointed a highly respected expert in finance and controlling with many years of experience. I am convinced that Jörg Mull will play a significant role in the future successful development of Bentley,” said Wolfgang Dürheimer, chairman and CEO of Bentley Motors.
His initial remit is to build channel and direct relationships with companies in Scandinavia, a territory familiar to him as he already has had considerable expertise in that territory with all ink-jet technologies, including textile production. “I have worked in the wide-format digital print market as a sales consultant for many years, and have always admired
the technological expertise and production performance and quality of the textile machines from Hollanders,” states Mr Verpoort. “As a result, I’m looking forward to the challenge of helping to build the brand as the transition to printing onto textiles is increasingly a growth segment. I’m very happy to be joining the Hollanders team.” Industry Europe 21
