17.10.2023

Change at the top for JLG

Frank Nerenhausen, the president of JLG/Oshkosh Access division, is to retire on November 13th, following more than 11 years in the post. He took over from Wilson Jones in June 2012. He will be on hand as an advisor to the company through August 2024 to ensure a smooth transition.

He will be replaced by Mahesh Narang who joins the company after more than 20 years with Cummins engines, most recently as president of components. He began his career in 1997 as a manufacturing engineer with Tata Motors in India. He moved to the USA and joined Cummins in 2003 as marketing and product manager. During his time with the company he has been a plant manager in South Africa, managed Cummins India as chief operating officer before moving back to the USA in 2015 as general manager of Turbo technologies and then emissions solutions before taking up his current role in 2021.

Oshkosh chief executive John Pfeifer said: “Frank has built a world class Access team, successfully leading our JLG and Jerr-Dan businesses to great heights for more than a decade. During his tenure, the Access segment has achieved significant growth and profitability, while introducing progressive innovations that leave our business in an outstanding position with a bright future. On behalf of the entire Oshkosh team and our board of directors, we thank him and wish him the best in his retirement.”

“We are pleased to welcome an experienced executive of Mahesh’s calibre to Oshkosh. He is a results driven, people first leader with a track record of driving growth and operational excellence through a clear strategic vision. We are confident that Mahesh will build on the exceptional work and strong momentum underway at Access and look forward to benefitting from his global knowledge.”

Narang added: “Oshkosh is one of the most iconic names in the industry with a 106 year track record of success as well as an unparalleled product portfolio and technology engine. I am eager to join the company’s People First culture and work alongside such a talented team to advance its strategic initiatives and develop the next generation of purpose-built vehicles and equipment for customers and grow shareholder value.”

At the same time JLG has announced that Tim Morris, senior vice president of sales, marketing and customer support has been given the new title of chief commercial officer for JLG Americas. He joined JLG as a sales trainee in 1992.