MaxiTRANS appoints new managing director and chief executive officer


MaxiTRANS appoints new managing director and chief executive officer MaxiTRANS appoints new managing director and chief executive officer

MaxiTRANS appoints Dean Jenkins as the new managing director and chief executive officer

One of New Zealand and Australia’s largest suppliers of road transport trailing equipment solutions has announced the appointment of experienced transport and manufacturing executive, Dean Jenkins, as the company’s managing director and chief executive officer.

Chairman of MaxiTRANS, Robert Wylie, said the Board was delighted to appoint a senior international executive of Dean’s calibre and experience to the role.

"Dean has more than 20 years’ executive experience in managing transport and manufacturing businesses. He has a strong track record of successfully leading large, complex, and truly global companies, driving change and improvement throughout his career.

Dean was most recently chief operating officer and executive director of the Weir Group PLC, one of the world’s leading engineering businesses, employing more than 14,000 people across approximately 70 countries, with a market capitalisation of more than £4 billion. He also held divisional managing director roles for the company’s Minerals and Power and Industrial divisions.

Dean said he was delighted to have been appointed to the position of managing director of MaxiTRANS.

"I am excited about the prospect of leading MaxiTRANS and working with the Board and the leadership team to build the company’s competitive position. The company has strong brands and enduring customer relationships, which provide a strong platform to generate growth opportunities right across the business," he says.

Dean replaces former managing director Michael Brockhoff, who announced his intention to retire from the company. 

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