SMT has announced the appointment of Phil Battle as MD for Great Britain.
Effective from the start of October, the move has been hailed as marking a new chapter for the equipment specialist.
Since joining SMT in 2020, Phil has held a number of senior leadership positions. In his previous role as divisional director for Volvo CE Product & Services, he led a team of approximately 350 people across nine customer support locations with responsibility for commercial sales and service operations across Britain for Volvo Construction Equipment.
Across his career, SMT said Phil has developed a strong reputation for strategic leadership, customer partnership and operational excellence. He also serves as a board director of the Construction Equipment Association, leading its ESG and environmental sustainability portfolio.
As MD, Phil’s priorities will include supporting colleagues, deepening customer partnerships, and pursuing opportunities in innovation, sustainability and profitable growth across the company’s markets.
Jérôme Barioz, CEO of SMT, said, “Phil’s deep industry knowledge, customer focus and commitment to developing people make him exceptionally well placed to lead SMT in Great Britain through its next chapter. His appointment recognises both his outstanding contribution to SMT and the leadership he brings to our customers, colleagues and wider industry. I am delighted to welcome Phil as managing director in Great Britain and look forward to seeing SMT continue to grow under his leadership.”
Phil Battle added, “It is a privilege to be appointed managing director for Great Britain. SMT has exceptional people, strong partnerships and a proud commitment to supporting customers throughout Great Britain. I am excited to build on those strengths, work with colleagues across the business and lead our next phase of customer-focused, sustainable growth.”
Phil succeeds Nick Allen, who has stepped down from the role of MD. SMT thanked Nick for his ‘contribution, leadership and dedicated service’ to the business, adding that it wishes him every success and happiness for the future.
