LGMG has confirmed the appointment of Aron Westby as UK sales director, supporting the company’s distributor APS, while in Germany it has appointed Tommy
Härtig as sales manager for the German speaking region, supporting Carsten Sacher.
Aron Westby joins the company after six years with Skyjack where he has been area sales manager since 2018. He began his access related career in 2006 when he joined alloy scaffold and ladder manufacturer Youngman as a regional sales manager. Over the following nine years he moved in to increasingly senior roles and was appointed as national account manager in 2011. His move into powered access came in 2015 when he joined Pop Up Products as national sales manager. In 2017 he moved to Power Towers, leaving the following year for Skyjack.
Aron Westby
Speaking of his time at Skyjack and announcing his move he said: “After nearly six years of working for Skyjack, I have taken the decision to take on a new challenge and I want to thank everyone at Skyjack for a truly amazing time here, for all the help, support and guidance from a wonderful team. A special thank you to Dean Marks for showing and teaching me to be better, always understanding and for being an inspirational leader.”
Tommy Härtig previously worked with Snorkel company story Ahern Deutschland, having joined the business towards in 2015 as a salesman for central and north west Germany. Prior to that he spent 15 years in the crane and aerial lift rental business, including a spell when he was based in Denmark.
Tommy Härtig
LGMG said: "Tommy brings his expertise to the German market after a long experience in the industry, having spent the last years in Snorkel, it is a reflection of LGMG Europe's commitment to expanding its footprint in Germany, recognised as a pivotal market in the construction equipment industry. His deep understanding of the German market dynamics, combined with his strategic sales approach and knowledge of the industry, positions him to effectively expand the company's business operations in Germany.”
“The construction equipment sector is highly competitive, and with the appointment of Aron Westby in the UK and Tommy Härtig in Germany, LGMG Europe is well positioned to continue its trajectory of success. Both Westby and Härtig's appointments are a proof of LGMG Europe's strategy of integrating experienced professionals with a deep understanding of the industry to drive growth and strengthen its position in the European market. They also bring a fresh perspective, innovative strategies, and dynamism to the European team of LGMG. Their expertise and skills will be crucial in navigating the challenges of the industry and in capitalising on opportunities for growth and expansion.”
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