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Fier to retire March 30, UK-based Wood to start as CTO April 1
Succeeds Samuel Morillon as senior vice president of region
Preiss plans to leave his position as CTO and COO of Rolls-Royce Power Systems when contract ends on April 30
Gunnar Stiesch will take over technology department, join the board as CTO
Standby power pioneer, who founded the company in 1959, passes away at 96
Jim Umpleby agrees to remain as chairman and CEO of equipment giant beyond the age of 65
Longtime power industry veteran succeeds retiring Stephen Gross
Role includes developing content for websites and print publications, creating video and audio content and more
Succeeds Andreas Schell effective Nov. 15; company also names new CFO
Appointed Commercial Project manager, Industrial Drives for North American Industrial Division
Elected board chair and CEO following Herb Kohler’s passing