CNH Industrial has announced a restructure of its agricultural machinery business in Australia and New Zealand, with the appointment of a new leader across both the Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands.
Brandon Stannett has been appointed managing director, agriculture, for Australia and New Zealand, assuming responsibility for CNH Industrial's agriculture segment.
He takes over from Michele Lombardi, in a new position created as part of a global restructure announced in January.
At that time CNH Industrial revealed changes to its organisational structure across the five segments of its operations, in a bid to become closer to its customers, streamline decision-making processes and encourage faster and more market-focused innovations.
Brandon has been leading CNH Industrial's finance business in Australia and New Zealand for the past four years, which he said offered the advantage of a strong knowledge of the local market when it came to his new role.
"It's certainly an advantage already knowing the Case IH and New Holland Agriculture teams and having those existing relationships," Brandon said.
"I look forward to the opportunities this new structure offers both brands, our dealers and customers.
"Taking a fresh look at our engagement with both dealers and customers will be a priority.
"The local ag sector has had more than its share of challenges in recent times, so the time is right to re-focus and re-invigorate our approach to products, services and support, together with business and network efficiencies.
"CNH Industrial, through our Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands, is a global leader in the agricultural equipment and products sector.
"It is always looking to the future with advances such as automation, connectivity and alternative fuels that will be the foundations for the next generation of advances in farm productivity and efficiency.
"This restructure has come about because our industry is experiencing a period of accelerated change - automation and digital technology being key examples - so we need to make the changes that will secure our reputation for innovation and excellence into 2020 and beyond."
Brandon has a strong financial background and before joining CNH Industrial, he worked in senior roles in some of Australia's largest banks and founded a financial consultancy practice and leasing business.
