Husqvarna Promotes Two Key Positions

Words: Dan Kamys

Husqvarna Promotes Two Key Positions

Husqvarna Construction Products has changed its North American organization. Steve Chamberlin and Chuck Markley have been promoted to senior VPs North America. Chamberlin will assume the role of senior VP North America ??? sales and marketing. He will oversee sales, marketing and customer service. Markley will manage the daily operations of the company as the senior VP North America ??? operations. This includes engineering, manufacturing, accounting, finance, I.T. and human resources.

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