Doosan Bobcat has announced that Alvaro Pacini has assumed the role of president for the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region, effective immediately.

Pacini will be responsible for the Korean equipment conglomerate’s EMEA business, representing the Doosan, Bobcat, Geith and Portable Power brands.

Pacini joined Doosan Bobcat in 2011 as vice president of sourcing in EMEA before taking on additional responsibilities and leading total quality management in 2013 and then operations in 2015. He previously worked for Faurecia in Brazil.

In a statement announcing the new appointment Doosan Bobcat added that it has been expanding its product portfolio and growing its dealer channels across its heavy, compact and portable power equipment brands. Company officials believe Pacini can help maintain the positive momentum.

“With more than 30 years of global leadership experience, I am confident Alvaro will help us continue to deliver the innovative, quality products and services our dealers and customers have come to expect from us,” said Scott Park, president and CEO of Doosan Bobcat Inc.

The statement added that Alvaro holds a mechanical engineering degree from the Universidade Sao Francisco, Brazil, a specialisation in Automotive Motors and an MBA in Industrial Administration from INPG, Brazil. A native Portuguese speaker, he is fluent in English, Spanish and French.