IronPlanet taps Stillings as new head of marketing

With the company’s second executive hiring announcement in the past few weeks, Susan Stillings has been named Chief Marketing Officer at IronPlanet.

Stilling comes to the online heavy equipment auctioneer with more than 20 years of experience, much of it based out of global markets. Stillings’ career includes stints at Ogilvy, Edelman, Teneo Strategy, Brunswick Group and Joele Frank, according to the IronPlanet announcement.

“IronPlanet is growing and launching new online offerings, and it is a great time to join,” Stillings said in a prepared statement.

IronPlanet President Jeff Jeter said the company will benefit greatly from Stillings global perspective thanks to past work in China, Europe, Russia and the Middle East.

Stillings holds an MBA and bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan.