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Bag a Bobcat bargain Bobcat has launched a new pre-owned program


called ‘Bobcat Certified’, which is a boon when the supply of new construction machinery is being outpaced by demand. The new scheme has already running in the UK


and Ireland, France and Germany, with Bobcat Certified machines available from Bobcat authorised dealers therein. Further countries will be added throughout 2022. The new program ensures that customers are offered premium class certified used machines in up-to-date condition, with operational and safety checks carried out by Bobcat dealers. Machines have to meet a series of strict criteria to


be eligible. If approved as Certified, they are then updated to Bobcat’s latest quality and safety standards. Each certified machine has proven reliability with Bobcat’s rigorous two-step inspection process, the latest service schedule using genuine Bobcat parts, oil checks, all necessary software upgrades and a 12-month/1000-hour manufacturer’s warranty as standard. Bobcat’s financing solutions are also available on Certified machines.


Price is right Needs must in these tricky times, but Bobcat is answering a genuine


market need. See www.bobcat.com for further details.


Nixon bolsters board Following investment by Prudential Private Capital, Nixon Hire CEO Graham


Nixon has made three new executive appointments to further bolster the company’s growth plans. Gerard Murray (pictured) was appointed as Chairman of the Nixon Hire


Board in October 2021, having previously held senior finance positions at Reg Vardy, Northgate Vehicle Hire, Ardent Hire Solutions, Benfield Motor Group and other listed companies throughout his career. Most recently Gerard was Chief Financial Officer at Tharsus Group, a pioneering automation and robotics company. John Hudson is set to join the company in June 2022 as chief financial


officer, where he will be responsible for overseeing the financial functions of the business. Since completing his chartered accountancy qualification in 1998, he has gained 24 years of experience at companies such as Black & Decker, Ideal Stelrad Group, Port of Tyne and Home Group. Lastly, Paul Corten joined Nixon in April 2022 as group sales director,


having 26 years’ experience in multiple sectors, including operational positions at Coates Rentair, Speedy Hire, HSS Hire and VPS Group. The last word belongs to


CEO Graham Nixon who said: “We are delighted to welcome Gerard, John and Paul to Nixon Hire and the Board. We are confident that they will put the skills and expertise they have garnered within their previous roles to great use, in helping to put comprehensive strategies in place to allow us to realise the significant ambitions we have for the business.”


down The 'great resignation' remains in full swing, as the last two years of lockdown restrictions has made people consider their life choices. That may or may not be the case for Russell Down, CEO of Speedy Services, but he is nevertheless retiring from the role after seven years. Russell joined Speedy as Finance Director in April


2015, but was made CEO in July the same year. The company has certainly transformed under his stewardship, both in terms of general expansion, its progressive ESG agenda, the sale of Middle Eastern operations, an improved digital presence and, of course, a recent marketing push targeting domestic consumers. Speaking of his imminent departure, he said: “We are


leading the hire market with our digital offering, customer service proposition and ESG strategy, and also have a growing presence in the retail sector. The business is performing well, has a strong balance sheet and is well positioned for future growth. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my


exceptionally talented colleagues, our customers and suppliers for their support and wish them well for the future.”


Speedy CEO steps


10 Executive Hire News - June 2022


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