New MD for MaxiTRANS

Australia’s largest supplier of road transport trailing equipment will have a new Managing Director from March 1

MaxiTRANS has announced the appointment of experienced transport and manufacturing executive, Dean Jenkins, as the company’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer.

Mr Jenkins will replace the former Managing Director, Michael Brockhoff, who has announced his intention to retire from the company.

Chairman of MaxiTRANS, Robert Wylie, said the Board was delighted to appoint a senior international executive of Mr Jenkins’ calibre and experience to the role.

"Dean has over 20 years’ executive experience in managing transport and manufacturing businesses. He has a strong track record of successfully leading large, complex and truly global companies, driving change and improvement throughout his career.

Group General Manager Sales and Distribution, Andrew McKenzie, said that he was thrilled with appointment and is looking forward to the global perspective and leadership Mr Jenkins will bring to the Group.

"For over 70 years through its iconic brands, MaxiTRANS has been committed to providing industry leading products and services. Whilst today’s announcement marks a change in leadership, the service and support our customers have come to know and expect will continue to be a focus in driving our business forward."

Mr Jenkins was most recently Chief Operating Officer & Executive Director of the Weir Group PLC, one of the world’s leading engineering businesses, employing over 14,000 people across approximately 70 countries, with a market capitalisation of over £4 billion. He also held Divisional Managing Director roles for the company’s Minerals and Power and Industrial divisions.

Prior to joining the Weir Group, Mr Jenkins was CEO of UGL Rail from 2008-2010, Australia’s largest supplier and maintainer of rolling stock with operations also in Hong Kong and New Zealand and supply chain in China.

He also spent 11 years in senior leadership roles with Qantas, culminating in the role of Group General Manager/Head of Engineering, Material and Logistics.

Mr Jenkins said he was delighted to have been appointed to the position of Managing Director of MaxiTRANS.

"I am excited about the prospect of leading MaxiTRANS and working with the Board and the leadership team to build the company’s competitive position. The company has strong brands and enduring customer relationships which provide a strong platform to generate growth opportunities right across the business," he said.

Mr Jenkins will commence in the role on March 1, 2017.

New MD for MaxiTRANS

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