Doosan Bobcat confirms raft of new appointments

Gustavo Otero

DOOSAN Bobcat has announced a raft of changes in the global structure of the company.

Gustavo Otero has been appointed president, Doosan Bobcat Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He previously served as vice president of compact & telehandlers, Doosan Bobcat EMEA.

Mike Ballweber, meanwhile, has been appointed president, Doosan Bobcat North America. He was previously senior vice president, commercial business, Doosan Bobcat North America.

Former EMEA region president Alvaro Pacini has been named senior vice president, global procurement. Troy Kraft has taken on the role of senior vice president, global engineering, and Youngmin Kwon has been named senior vice president, global strategy & operational excellence/total quality management.

All these executives will report directly to Doosan Bobcat CEO Scott Park.

“As a global company, we are taking these steps to become even more collaborative by sharing the best ideas and innovations around the world,” Park said. “I have great confidence in each of these leaders as they take on new and expanded roles and look forward to working with them to ensure our continued growth in the global marketplace.”