25.07.2007

Badarinarayan to lead Potain India

The chief executive of Shirke Construction Equipments has, as expected, been appointed at president of Potain India, as the company is now known, following its acquisition last week by Manitowoc.
See Manitowoc buys in India
Badarinarayan joined Shirke, the company that his father founded, in 1988 and served in a variety of roles leading up to his appointment as chief executive.
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During his 19-year association with Potain and more recently the Manitowoc group, he attended numerous training and orientation courses at company facilities in China, France, Germany and Italy.

Eric Etchart, president of Manitowoc Crane Group, said:
“The success of Potain India relies on maintaining the strong relationship Shirke has developed with the market. So we are delighted that Badarinarayan will be heading up our efforts.”
“He is one of the most experienced and well-respected figures in the Indian crane market and the ideal leader to move us forward. Developing our infrastructure in India and retaining a highly qualified team of people shows our customers our commitment to the region.”