Palfinger promotes three North American executives

Rob Engdahl

Palfinger, a global producer of crane and lifting solutions, has promoted three key leaders in its North American business.

Rob Engdahl has been named head of engineering, global stiff boom cranes, while continuing in his role as senior director of engineering for North America. Engdahl has a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Nebraska and has held various product design and engineering leadership positions in the North America region for a decade.

Jason Holt

Jason Holt was promoted to vice president of operations, North America, and will be a member of the company’s global operations team. Holt joined Palfinger in 2013, holding several executive leadership roles in plant management and operations over the past 11 years. He has been serving as interim vice president of operations for North America since January 1, 2024.

Gustavo Rigon will serve as vice president of regional procurement, North America. He holds a degree in business from the University of Caxias do Sul and began his career with the company in 2005 in Brazil. Gustavo has held a number of managerial and leadership positions over the past 19 years and was most recently director of procurement for North America.

Gustavo Rigon

“We are proud to recognize the exceptional contributions of Rob, Jason and Gustavo with these well-deserved promotions,” said Ismael Daneluz, vice president of sales and service for North and Latin America. “Their leadership and expertise are crucial to our ongoing efforts to strengthen our presence and capabilities in North America, ensuring we continue to deliver superior lifting solutions to our customers.”