Auger Torque announces Steve Hewitt as its new chief executive.
- Hewitt previously served as managing director at Quicke, a Finnish firm.
- He succeeds Alistair Brydon, who departed after 13 years.
- Hewitt aims to enhance Auger Torque’s reputation for quality and innovation.
- The firm operates in global markets, including China and the USA.
Excavator attachment manufacturer Auger Torque has recently appointed Steve Hewitt as its chief executive. His transition from Quicke, a Finnish supplier of agricultural machinery, marks a new chapter for the company. Hewitt steps into the role following the departure of Alistair Brydon, who served Auger Torque for thirteen years, including nine as managing director.
Thomas Friedrich, chief executive of Auger Torque’s parent company Kinshofer, expressed excitement over Hewitt’s appointment. “Steve’s extensive experience and dynamic leadership style is key to taking Auger Torque to the next stage of our strategic plan,” Friedrich stated, highlighting the confidence placed in Hewitt to drive the company forward.
Tasked with overseeing operations across multiple regions, Hewitt’s responsibilities span manufacturing in China and managing activities in vast territories such as Australia, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, the USA, and India. His leadership is expected to reinforce the company’s global presence.
Hewitt expressed his enthusiasm for building on Auger Torque’s established reputation for quality. “Auger Torque has a strong reputation for quality and innovation,” Hewitt noted, emphasising his commitment to furthering the company’s success and enhancing value for customers and stakeholders.
Founded in the UK in 1998 and incorporated into the Kinshofer Group in 2015, Auger Torque continues to expand its influence under new leadership, aiming to solidify its standing within the industry.
Steve Hewitt’s appointment as CEO marks a promising new era for Auger Torque’s global endeavours.
