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Ian Brown appointed Thwaites Deputy Chairman After more than 30-years at Thwaites, 20-years as sales director and three-years as managing director, Ian Brown has been appointed deputy chairman. To provide continuity and advancement for colleagues, financial director Simon Hill, who has been with the company for eight-years, becomes managing director. Tim Frost who has spent over 30-years in various key positions is promoted to the management team as commercial manager. Current UK sales manager Andy Sabin who has worked at Thwaites for more than 20-years is appointed to the position of general sales manager for UK and Export markets. Ian Brown appointed Thwaites deputy chairman - L-R: Tim Frost, Simon Hill, Ian Ian Brown said “These changes will further develop Brown, Andy Sabin the business as we maintain our investment in the factory and product development with the focus on enhancing our customer base in UK and Export markets”. CEA consistent and valued voice at Thwaites for many years and I am certain chief executive, Rob Oliver paid tribute to Ian, saying, “He has been a he will still have a lot to contribute in his new role”. ■
Hyundai Construction Equipment names Sungwoo Lee as new managing director for Europe
Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe has announced the appointment of Sungwoo (SW) Lee as the new managing director
10 SPRING 2020
HCEE (Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe) announced the appointment of Sungwoo (SW) Lee as the new managing director with effect from December 2019. With over 20 years of service at the Hyundai group, SW Lee brings a longstanding international sales career to Europe. SW Lee replaces JH Chun who will return to Korea where he will lead the international marketing team of Hyundai Construction Equipment. Mr. Lee is already very familiar with the European organization. He worked as a construction equipment sales manager in the European subsidiary from 2005 until 2009. His priority is to focus on a proactive sales strategy. This will involve growing the European dealer network, setting up a key account management structure, and an advanced market-oriented product strategy. SW Lee commented on his new appointment, he said, “At HCEE we are striving to become a top player in the worldwide Construction Equipment business. In a stabilizing European market, we wish to grow our market share in a sustainable and profitable way. Growth in our market share will lead to higher brand visibility. Growth in the quality and quantity of both our organisation and dealer network will be our primary goals to achieve this. We will continue to focus on the 3 E’s: Embrace our dealer network, Excel in what we do and Engage our internal teams.” ■
