26.02.2014

New MD for Rapid Access

Lavendon has appointed Paul Rankin as managing director of its Middle East business – Rapid Access.

He replaces Andy Wright who left the company in September of last year to take up a similar role heading up Speedy’s International division.

Rankin joins the company from Johnson Controls International where he was regional executive director with responsibilities across the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. He is a veteran of the Middle East region, having worked with Johnson in Dubai since 2004, initially as country manager for Unitary Products. Prior to joining Johnson he had a number of jobs within the UK air conditioning industry.
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Paul Rankin

Lavendon chief executive Don Kenny said: “Paul brings a broad understanding of the rental industry to the group as well as a valuable network of contacts in the GCC and beyond, and I believe he joins Rapid at an exciting time in its growth. There is now a strong management team in place with extensive local and international experience and a clear strategy to develop and expand the organisation to meet its full potential.”

“We are keen to grow the business to take advantage of the considerable opportunities we see emerging in both the Gulf region and beyond and this key appointment demonstrates that commitment.”