Magesh S is the new Director of Sales at Putzmeister Concrete Machines

15 Jul 2024 CW Team

Putzmeister Concrete Machines has appointed Magesh Swaminathan as Director Sales effective July 2024. In a career spanning 28 years, Magesh has spearheaded various functions across sales, after-market, and marketing in a range of sectors including mining, material handling, industrial and capital equipment, and heavy construction equipment.

He has worked with Ashok Leyland John Deere Construction Equipment, Doosan, Ingersoll-Rand, Volvo, and Hydraform before joining Putzmeister India. In his immediate last role, Magesh led Sales, Key Accounts and Strategy at Gmmco (Caterpillar products).

Speaking about his appointment, Magesh said, "I have worked with many teams over my career. The energy of the Putzmeister team is inspiring. I look forward to working closely with them in delivering value to our customers? business with best-in-class solutions."

Kanjanabha Bhattacharyya, Managing Director, Putzmeister Concrete Machines, welcomed Magesh to the world of concrete equipment and wished him every success in his new role. "Magesh's rich experience across a range of roles and industries will help accelerate our growth journey in the Indian subcontinent."

Magesh takes over the reins from Parminder Gabri who decided to pursue other opportunities in May 2024. Thanking him for his invaluable contribution to the company since its inception in India, Bhattacharyya said, "Parminder has played a key role in establishing Putzmeister as the partner of choice when it comes to concrete equipment. We wish him the very best in the next chapter of his professional career."

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