20.02.2008

Manitowoc appoints Asia Pacific head

Manitowoc’s crane group has appointed Gilles Martin as executive vice president of the crane division in the Asia-Pacific region. Based at the company’s Asia-Pacific headquarters in Shanghai, China, he will report directly to Eric Etchart, president and general manager of Manitowoc’s crane division and the man he replaces.
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Gilles Martin

Prior to joining Manitowoc, Martin worked with Schneider Electric in China, France and Morocco, most recently as the vice president of building segments in Grenoble, France. He has also held management positions with Clemessy, the French Embassy and Philips Group.

Etchart said: “Gilles is an accomplished manager with a proven track record in international business growth and change programs. With experience in both China and Korea, he has a sound understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the Asia-Pacific region.”