05.01.2022

All change at LGMG North America

LGMG North America has promoted Eric Liner to chief executive, he replaces Craig Paylor who is retiring.
At the same time senior vice president Rusty Kaylor has also decided to retire. The changes have taken effect this week, although the statement says that both Paylor and Kaylor will remain on hand to assist with the transition.
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Eric Liner

Craig Paylor and Rusty Kaylor were instrumental in setting up LGMG in North American back in early 2019 – see: LGMG North America opening
LGMG chairman Yanyu Shi said: “LGMG was proud to have had both men as the faces of LGMG North America since its inception in 2019. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Craig, who without his vision and leadership, the company would not have had the success it has enjoyed.”
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Craig Paylor

“Rusty has also played an integral role in the growth of our North American business operations having drawn upon decades of success within the equipment rental industry. We greatly appreciate Rusty’s contribution to our success as well.”
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Rusty Kaylor

Eric Liner joined LGMG in August last year as the senior vice president of national accounts. He joined the company following almost 18 years with Skyjack. See LGMG adds to its North American team.
Yanyu Shi said: “Eric is the right leader to take our North American business operations to the next level. His extensive access equipment experience and business development skills will help strengthen our distribution partnerships, expand our strategic alliances and solidify our brand in the North American market.”

Liner added: “I am extremely excited about leading the LGMG North American Business Operations. We are in the initial stages of development and have a tremendous opportunity to significantly expand our business in the years ahead. I look forward to working alongside our team as we strive to become North America’s access equipment manufacturer of choice.”