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JLG names new leader for EMEAI

JLG Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, named Rogerio dos Santos Vice President EMEAI Region and Global Strategy / Mergers and Acquisitions for Access Equipment.

In his expanded role, dos Santos will be responsible for profitable market share growth in the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI) region in addition to his current roles leading strategy and mergers and acquisitions. Most recently, he led the integrations of Hinowa and AUSA, both European-based equipment manufacturers, into the Oshkosh Access segment’s portfolio of brands.

dos Santos joined JLG in 2003 and has held a series of increasingly responsible roles during his tenure. Before joining the company, he worked for Case New Holland in Italy and Brazil, responsible for new product development of construction equipment machinery.

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Mahesh Narang

“We look forward to the substantial contributions Rogerio will make in this position, bringing to the role his proven track record as a strategic leader and his extensive global experience,” says Mahesh Narang, executive vice president of Oshkosh Corporation and president of its Access segment, which includes JLG.

dos Santos succeeds Karel Huijser, who will serve as an advisor to the company until April 2025. Huijser is also president of IPAF until March 2025.

“Karel built a strong and diverse team in EMEAI who confidently drove success and managed through challenges,” continues Narang. “This foundation provides us a strong pathway to the future. We are grateful for his years of leadership.”

Adds dos Santos, “We will continue to grow a strong regional base in EMEAI through investments in our team members, our customers, and our products, delivering purpose-built products best suited to the region’s needs.”