Tag: chief operating officer

ConExpo-Con/Agg

Check out these ConExpo 2020 educational sessions for equipment managers

The ConExpo-Con/Agg 2020 will offer 18 education sessions for the Equipment Management & Maintenance track. Details here on Equipment World.

November 21, 2019

Construction Equipment

Barry Ruffalo picked as new CEO for Astec Industries

Barry Ruffalo has been appointed the new president and CEO of Astec Industries, parent company of Roadtec and Carlson Paving. Richard Dorris, who will serve as interim CEO until Ruffalo starts his new job August 12, will return to serving as chief operating officer. Dorris has been interim CEO since January 21 when Benjamin G. […]

July 25, 2019

Dealers

Matthew Flannery named president of United Rentals; Kneeland continues as CEO

Matthew J. Flannery has been named president of United Rentals, a position he assumes in addition to his responsibilities as chief operating officer. Michael Kneeland, who became president and CEO of United Rentals in 2008, will continue to lead the company as CEO. Flannery joined United Rentals in 1998. In addition to COO, he previously […]

March 14, 2018

Roadbuilding

Vermeer names third-generation family member Jason Andringa incoming president, CEO

Vermeer Corporation has named Jason Andringa incoming president and CEO, taking over the position from his mother, Mary Vermeer Andringa, and continuing the Vermeer family’s leadership of the company into the third generation. The transition will be fully effective on Nov. 1, 2015. On Nov. 1 this year, Jason will assume the role of president […]

August 27, 2014

Construction Equipment

Navistar promotes Jack Allen to COO

Navistar recently announced that it has named Jack Allen as its new executive vice president and Chief Operating Officer. Allen will fill the role Troy Clarke vacated at the beginning of March when he took over as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Effective immediately, the move promotes Allen from his prior position as […]

April 22, 2013

Business

JCB names Arjun Mirdha Chief Operating Officer

JCB has appointed Arjun Mirdha as the company’s chief operating officer, effective January 1. Mirdha will oversee sales, commercial operations, parts and service, manufacturing, marketing communications and product marketing. Mirdha has been with JCB for 17 years, gaining roles in dealer development, parts, service, sales, marketing and new product development. He has also held various […]

December 19, 2012