Peter McLean has been appointed Head of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region in Kalmar, part of Cargotec. He succeeds Ken Loh, who has decided to leave Kalmar to pursue other interests outside the company. To support a smooth transition, Ken will continue as an advisor until mid-next year, the company said in its press release.
In addition to his new position as Head of Kalmar APAC, Peter McLean continues in his current role as President, Bromma until a successor is appointed.
Peter McLean brings with him more than 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles in industrial organisations in the mining, heavy construction, power systems and container handling industry. Before his most recent position as President of Bromma, he served as Vice President, Australia and New Zealand in Kalmar.
Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and to heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's sales in 2015 totalled approximately EUR 3.7 billion and it employs over 11,000 people.