10.05.2009

New MD for Iron Planet Australia

Iron Planet, the on line auction company has appointed Chad Groves as managing director of its Australian business.

Groves was previously managed Iron Planet’s business in Maryland, Delaware, the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia, after having joined the company from Komatsu.

He replaces Graeme McPherson, who has resigned to pursue other interests, but will remain as a director of Iron Planet Australia.

Jeff Jeter, Iron Planet senior vice president for international and new business said: “We are excited to have Chad lead our Australia business initiatives and to work closely with our existing team in broadening our business with our customers in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Customers connect with Chad and his passion for Iron Planet and our ability to deliver more profitable sales through lower transaction costs and better price realisations. The Australian market along with our European and North American operations gives Iron Planet a true global Internet marketplace to sell used equipment.”