Transitions
DiPaolo Named AEG VP Business Development Mid-Atlantic Region
Amy DiPaolo, whose vertical-transportation (VT) industry career spans more than 30 years, has been named American Elevator Group (AEG) vice president (VP) of Business Development, Mid-Atlantic region, DiPaolo announced on...
KONE EVP People & Communications Role Transitions to Bridger
The KONE executive vice president (EVP), People & Communications, and Executive Board member role will transition from Susanne Skippari to Kaija Bridger, effective July 1. Beginning her career at KONE...
ATIS Welcomes Industry Veterans Robertson and Tragash
St. Louis-headquartered vertical-transportation (VT) consulting firm ATIS has announced the addition of industry veterans Steve Robertson and Eric Tragash. Robertson spent 38 years in all facets of the VT industry,...
Germany-Based Nonprofit CIA Re-elects BOD
The nonprofit CAN in Automation (CiA) association, based in Nuremberg, Germany, re-elected its Board of Directors (BoD) on April 9. They are: Magnus Hell from Infineon, technical director; Christian Schlegel...
Blackstone Elevator Consulting Names Caputa VP for Southeast
Miami-headquartered Blackstone Elevator Consulting has named Michael Caputa regional vice president (VP) for the Southeast. Blackstone observed that Caputa's extensive experience and exceptional leadership qualities make him a valuable addition...
Wittur Group Appoints Neumeier New CFO
Germany-based elevator components manufacturer The Wittur Group has appointed Gero Neumeier as its new chief financial officer (CFO). He succeeds interim CFO Bob Rajan. Neumeier has more than two decades...
Barroso Named President of AECAE
Eugenio Barroso, CEO of Seville, Spain-headquartered MP Lifts, has been named president of AECAE, the Spanish Association of Lift Components Manufacturers. Barroso succeeds Jesús de la Peña, who remains a...
WSP Taps Yaghobi To Lead VT Department
WSP USA, part of WSP, a global provider of engineering, environment and professional services, has tapped Sean Yaghobi as vertical-transportation (VT) department manager. Based at WSP USA's NYC office, Yaghobi...
Wago Hires Land as L.A. Regional Manager
Wisconsin-headquartered WAGO, which offers products including connection components, electronics and automation technology for elevators, has hired Tom Land as regional sales manager for the Los Angeles (L.A.) area. With a...
EESF AGM Sees New Board Members Sworn In
Three new Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation (EESF) board members were sworn in under the direction of Chair Sheila Sweet at the Foundation's Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Tampa, Florida, on...
