JLG names engineering VP

JLG Industries has appointed Guru Bandekar vice president of engineering.

In his new role, Mr Bandekar is responsible for all aspects of global engineering and programme management. He reports to Frank Nerenhausen, executive vice president, Oshkosh Corporation and president, access equipment segment, and Rob Messina, senior vice president of engineering and technology, Oshkosh.

“I’m thrilled to announce this new assignment for Guru and am confident he will lead his team in continuing to expand the innovative leadership and pioneering spirit at JLG,” said Mr Nerenhausen. “Guru brings to his position a unique blend of engineering and financial experiences and a proven track record at Oshkosh and JLG that will serve the company well as he assumes this important leadership role.”

Mr Bandekar joined Oshkosh in 2008 as finance controller and business development lead in the company’s commercial segment. Since then he has held key roles of increasing responsibility, including his most recent assignment as vice president of global procurement and supply chain at JLG.