Aggreko appoints director for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Aggreko, the temporary power and temperature control solutions group, has appointed David Taylor-Smith MBE as a director of the company, who will be responsible for Europe, Middle East and Africa, with effect from March 11th this year.
Aggreko, the temporary power and temperature control solutions group, has appointed David Taylor-Smith MBE as a director of the company, who will be responsible for Europe, Middle East and Africa, with effect from March 11th this year.
51-year-old Taylor-Smith worked for G4S between 1998 and 2012, most recently in the role of Chief Operating Officer and Regional Chief Executive of UK, Ireland and Africa.
Rupert Soames, Chief Executive, said: "We are delighted that David will be joining Aggreko. He brings with him a wealth of international experience and has proved his ability to build and manage very large businesses."
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