Meester named Genie president

Simon Meester has been named president of Genie, A Terex Brand, Redmond, Wash., effective Aug. 1. Meester will continue to report to John Garrison Jr., president and CEO of Terex Corp., Norwalk, Conn., and join the company’s executive leadership team.

Meester currently serves as chief operating officer of Genie. He joined Genie in 2018 from Eaton Corp., where he was vice president and general manager of the industrial control division. Previously, he held senior roles at Caterpillar and Sandvik. Meester will continue to be based in Genie’s Redmond headquarters.

“Simon’s leadership has kept Genie team members safe during the pandemic, while leading key strategic initiatives to deliver quality and value for our customers,” Garrison said. “He is a proven leader with a deep understanding of the business, our customers’ needs and how to drive growth. I am confident that he is the right person to lead Genie forward.”

“Genie has committed team members, strong customer relationships, and a passion to innovate and grow the business. I am honored to lead Genie and build on our momentum as we continue to position Genie for the future,” Meester said.