Pöntynen Takes the Helm at Norsepower
in Finland, China, Hong Kong, and the USA. Before starting at Norsepower, Mr Pöntynen served as a senior executive with Plannneri, R&M Group, Rauma Marine Constructions – Rauma Shipyard, Elomatic and MacGregor Group. He also holds an M.Sc. degree and EMBA from Kellogg, Northwestern University-WHU
Redzic Joins Caterpillar as Digital Enabled Solutions VP
senior vice president of connected vehicles and mobility services at Renault Nissan Alliance based in Paris, France.Prior to Redzic's role at Renault Nissan Alliance, he held leadership positions at Mitsubishi, Nokia HERE, NAVTEQ, PCTEL, Inc., cyberPIXIE, and Motorola. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a master's degree in computer science from the Illinois Institute of Technology
Fitzgerald Named CEO of Maersk’s Container Unit
to this, he was Regional Vice President of Joy Mining Machinery, responsible for 13 plants in the Americas. He has also held executive positions over the course of almost 10 years at General Electric. Fitzgerald holds an MBA from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University and is a Bachelor of Science graduate in Civil engineering from the United States Military Academy. “Having returned to profitability after some tough years, [Maersk Container Industry] is facing a number of opportunities, but also many challenges in an industry more competitive
WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff Names Kennedy Maritime Manager
head of the ports and terminals group and thereafter the lead of the New England maritime practice for a prominent international engineering firm." A licensed professional engineer in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Virginia, Kennedy received a B.S. in civil engineering from Northwestern University. He is a member of the Society of American Military Engineers and the Project Management Institute
BRP Names Pierini as Marketing Director
, lifecycle management, regional sales, sales management, dealer network development and communication. Pierini has a Master’s degree in marketing from Ecole Supérieure de Commerce Grenoble (Grenoble Graduate Business School) and has completed a marketing certification at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management
Mercury Marine Appoints Bass to Head EMEA Operations
and product development. Bass joined Mercury Marine in 2006 and holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy’s postgraduate school as well as an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management
Baksht Succeeds Swent as Ensco CFO
Jay Swent, who will retire at year end. Baksht was most recently vice president - finance after joining Ensco as vice president - treasurer. His professional career includes experience in investment banking and consulting. Baksht has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Texas. Supply chain and information services will continue to report to Swent in the near term until a new reporting structure is announced
Mercury Marine Names Dauchy Chief Marketing Officer
marketing made her the ideal candidate for the Chief Marketing Officer position, where she will integrate into all aspects of the global business and provide leadership to our strong global marketing team. Dauchy has a BA in economics from Dartmouth College and an MBA in marketing from Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Dauchy will work from Mercury headquarters in Fond du Lac, Wisc.
Berra Named Marketing Head at Royal Caribbean
of customer marketing and strategic alliances, where he oversaw Starwood’s loyalty programs, customer relationship management and strategic alliances. Jim began his marketing career at Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. Jim received Bachelor’s degrees in economics and philosophy from Northwestern University. He has been recognized with several awards and was listed as one of the World's 50 Most Influential CMOs in 2013 and 2014 by Forbes Magazine; received the Industry Impact Award by Inside Flyer Magazine; and was included in Brand Week’s list of Next Generation Marketers
Twin Disc Names Moore Executive Vice President
and CEO of West Bend, Wisconsin based Gehl Company, a publicly owned manufacturer and distributor of equipment used in construction and agriculture markets. He serves on the Board of Directors of AG Growth International and Freightcar America, Inc. Moore received an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BSBA from American University, with a major in international business. Moore has resigned his position as director of Twin Disc in order to accept his new position.
Vice Presidents Rejig at Caterpillar Inc
of Solar Turbines Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. In June 2010, he assumed his current position within Caterpillar Customer and Dealer Support. Gosselin graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in finance and also completed the Northwestern University Kellogg Advanced Executive Program. He is a director on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers CE (Construction Equipment) Sector Board, chairs the Advisory Board of Eastern Illinois University's School of Business and serves on the Board of Directors for the Heart of Illinois United
New Vice Presidents at Caterpillar
of Solar Turbines Incorporated, a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc. In June 2010, he assumed his current position within Caterpillar Customer and Dealer Support. Gosselin graduated from Eastern Illinois University in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in finance and also completed the Northwestern University Kellogg Advanced Executive Program. He is a director on the Association of Equipment Manufacturers CE (Construction Equipment) Sector Board, chairs the Advisory Board of Eastern Illinois University's School of Business and serves on the Board of Directors for the Heart of Illinois United
