GENIE has announced a number of changes and promotions within its European sales team.
After nearly seven years of leading the EMEARI sales team, Jacco de Kluijver has accepted the position of vice president – business development. In this role, Jacco will be responsible for identifying and building global strategies to support sales and distribution-related growth opportunities.
Will Westley, meanwhile, has been promoted to vice president – EMEARI sales & sales support, replacing Jacco. Will joined Genie in May 2021 following 19 years with Caterpillar Inc.
Genie has also confirmed two additional promotions within its EMEARI sales team. Thibaut Itzel has been named sales director for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and Andrew Kendrick has been appointed director, sales & sales support for UK, Ireland, and Nordics.
Itzel joined Genie in 2020 as regional parts manager, and prior to that held a number of roles in the automotive industry. Kendrick previously served as service sales manager, UK. He joined Genie in 2020 from the Goscor Group, where he was responsible for fleet and location expansions.
