28.10.2008

Trojan announces new appointments

Trojan Battery has promoted Jeff Elder, currently chief financial officer, to chief operating officer, responsible for all departmental functions within Trojan Battery. Elder has been with Trojan for over three years, prior which he worked for Arthur Andersen, Emerson Electric, Avery Dennison and, most recently, as chief operating officer and chief financial officer for Dynamic Cooking Systems.
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Jeff Elder

Bryan Godber has also been promoted to vice president, renewable energy and new business development, he is currently director of new business development. A fourth generation of the family that owns Trojan, he has been with the company for eight years during which time he has held positions with responsibility for planning, purchasing, customer services.

Godber will be responsible for making Trojan the leader in the fast growing Renewable Energy market as well as overseeing new business ventures.

Rick Godber, chief executive of Trojan said: "These changes will enable Trojan Battery to expand on the abilities of some proven leaders within our company and allow Trojan to move forward in some new strategic directions. Both Elder’s and Godber’s expertise will help to further strengthen Trojan’s market position, operational excellence and enhance our efforts in driving our products into new markets.”

Rick Godber continues in his role as president and chief executive focused on future strategic direction for Trojan Battery Company.