PEOPLE AND EVENTS - JANUARY 2009
NEW APPOINTMENTS
Donaldson Filtration Systems announces new MD
Donaldson Filtration Systems is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Managing Director, Rob Simpson, as of 1 December 2008.
Rob joined Donaldson in 1997 as a Sales Engineer for Hydraulics. In 1999, he was promoted to Product Specialist and then in early 2002 he became General Manager of Industrial
Hydraulics. Currently, he is the Sales Director for our Engine and Industrial Hydraulics businesses. Rob's successful track record of leading businesses to strong sales growth and
profitability will be an asset in managing and directing the company's businesses in Africa.
Rob is succeeding Mike Parfitt, who has accepted a position directing the Industrial Air
Filtration and Industrial Hydraulics businesses in Donaldson Europe. Donaldson would like to thank Mike for his many contributions to our growth and success in Sub-Saharan Africa.


