LiuGong North America (LGNA) has announced Mani Iyer as its new president, effective February 1, 2019. LGNA is a wholly-owned subsidiary of LiuGong Machinery which is a global leader in heavy construction equipment.
Richard Johnson, owner of J5 Tractors of Texas, has been a Mahindra dealer since 1999 and chair of Mahindra North America’s Dealer Advisory Council since 2015.
Mani Iyer resigned in October after serving as President & CEO of Mahindra North America
since 2009. He talks freely with Rural Lifestyle Dealer about the company’s fast growth, what he might have done differently and offers advice for dealers about moving forward.
Viren Popli has been with the Mahindra Group since 2009 and brings with him decades of experience, leading multinational organizations and businesses. Most recently, he served as the COO for the Swaraj Tractor Division in Farm Equipment Sector of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.
Total U.S. sales of 2WD tractors for May gained 17% compared to May 2017, bolstered by gains of 20% in both the 100-plus horsepower and under-40 horsepower categories, according to the latest data from the Assn. of Equipment Manufacturers.
The Mahindra AgTech Center will complement the work being done in product development centers in India, Japan and Finland to create product solutions for farmers globally. The collaboration with Virginia Tech researchers is focused on technology projects to develop new generation farm equipment.
"Mahindra is a local company and we have to get local with the dealers to gain awareness as well as build the brand," says Mahindra North America President Mani Iyer.
Mani Iyer, president and CEO of Mahindra North America, comments on the company's expanded product lines on either end of its horsepower range, its goals to be among the world's most admired brands and upcoming technology.
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