Doosan Bobcat, one of the world's biggest compact construction equipment companies, has appointed Alvaro Pacini as its new president for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.

In his new role, Pacini will be responsible for Doosan Bobcat’s EMEA business, representing the Doosan, Bobcat, Geith and Portable Power brands.

A native Portuguese speaker, he is fluent in English, Spanish and French, said a statement from the company.

Pacini joined Doosan Bobcat in 2011 as the vice president of sourcing in EMEA before taking on additional responsibilities and leading total quality management in 2013 and then operations in 2015. Previously, he worked for Faurecia in Brazil, it stated.

Doosan Bobcat has been expanding its product portfolio and growing its dealer channels across its heavy, compact and portable power equipment brands. Company officials believe Pacini can help maintain the positive momentum.  

Welcoming the appointment, Scott Park, the president and CEO of Doosan Bobcat, said: "With more than 30 years of global leadership experience, I am confident Pacini will help us continue to deliver the innovative, quality products and services our dealers and customers have come to expect from us."

Pacini holds a mechanical engineering degree from the Universidade São Francisco, Brazil, a specialisation in Automotive Motors and an MBA in Industrial Administration from INPG, Brazil, he added.-TradeArabia News Service