JLG names new VP for the EMEAI region

JLG Industries has announced a new Vice President for the EMEAI Region.

Rogerio dos Santos, who replaces Karel Huijser, will also have the role of Global Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions for Access Equipment.

Rogerio dos Santos

In the expanded role, dos Santos adds responsibility for profitable market share growth in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI) region to his current role of leading strategy and mergers and acquisitions. Most recently, he led the integrations of Europe-based Hinowa and AUSA to 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. Prior to joining the company, he worked for Case New Holland in both Italy and Brazil, where he was responsible for new product development of construction equipment machinery.

“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 2026.

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

dos Santos added, “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 needs of the region.”

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