LiuGong Machinery, a Chinese construction equipment manufacturer, has announced a strategic adjustment to its senior leadership team with the promotion of Mr. Kevin Thieneman to Vice President. Mr. Thieneman will be responsible for global strategy and business development, global after-sales business, and support the acceleration of market segment solutions.
Mr. Thieneman, who joined LiuGong in 2017, will continue in his role as Executive Chairman of LuiGong North America, has served in this role since he joined LiuGong in June 2017.
Mr. Thieneman has 25 years of experience in the construction equipment sector. Before joining LiuGong, he served as President of Caterpillar Forest Products, and had served in senior leadership roles for Caterpillar in the Asia Pacific region for over a decade.
The company stated its commitment to providing more diversified solutions to support global construction equipment customers and further enhancing its global presence.