- Christopher Coughlin named
executive vice president and president of industrial
motion
- Andreas Roellgen named
executive vice president and president of engineered
bearings
- Natasha Pollock, vice
president of human resources, appointed an executive officer of the
company
NORTH
CANTON, Ohio, Aug. 10,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR;
www.timken.com), a global industrial leader in engineered bearings
and industrial motion products, today announced new appointments
for company executives Christopher
Coughlin, Andreas Roellgen
and Natasha Pollock.
"Our long-term strategy has been successful, and as a result,
Timken has grown and evolved into a leading diversified industrial
company with a broad portfolio of products," said Richard G. Kyle, president and CEO. "We are
focused on accelerating the expansion of our portfolio to achieve
greater scale, profitably, and today's leadership announcement will
enable Timken's next phase of growth."
Christopher
Coughlin has been named executive vice president
and president of Industrial Motion. The Industrial Motion group
includes Timken's diverse portfolio of solutions adjacent to
bearings, including automatic lubrication, linear motion, drive
systems, belts and chain, couplings, clutches and brakes, and
industrial services. In this role, Coughlin will build on Timken's
engineered bearing leadership by continuing to diversify and grow
industrial motion offerings to serve customers' future needs. A
seasoned Timken executive, Coughlin has diversified the company's
business through organic growth initiatives, product innovation and
strategic M&A. He previously led Timken's global engineered
bearings business and the company's expansive growth in renewable
energy. Coughlin joined Timken in 1984.
Andreas Roellgen has
been named executive vice president and president of Engineered
Bearings. Roellgen is responsible for the leadership and profitable
growth of Timken's global Engineered Bearings business, which
operates across 42 countries and serves a diverse industrial
end-market mix and customer base. Most recently, Roellgen led the
company's strategy to grow its global market share across
Europe, Asia and Africa and is credited for significantly
expanding Timken's position in China and India. Roellgen began his Timken career in
1997 and has held bearing business leadership roles in sales,
manufacturing, supply chain, strategy and business development.
With the above changes, Hans
Landin, group vice president, will be leaving the company.
"We appreciate Hans' many contributions to the company over his
25-year career," said Kyle. "His strong sales and commercial
background and customer-centric approach were instrumental in
advancing Timken's strategy, and we wish him the best in his future
endeavors."
Natasha Pollock, vice
president of human resources, has been appointed an executive
officer by The Timken Company board of directors. Pollock will
continue to advance Timken as an employer of choice that attracts,
engages and develops a world-class team of problem solvers. Since
joining Timken in 2001, Pollock enabled the company's geographic
expansion through her development of global HR strategy, talent and
culture. Pollock is accomplished in leadership and talent
development, complex organizational change management, employee
engagement, and workplace diversity and inclusion.
About The Timken Company
The Timken
Company (NYSE: TKR; www.timken.com) designs a
growing portfolio of engineered bearings and industrial motion
products. With more than a century of knowledge and innovation, we
continuously improve the reliability and efficiency of global
machinery and equipment to move the world forward. Timken
posted $4.1 billion in sales in 2021
and employs more than 18,000 people globally, operating from 43
countries. Timken has been recognized among America's Most
Responsible Companies by Newsweek, the World's Most Ethical
Companies® by Ethisphere and America's Best Employers,
America's Best Employers for New Graduates and America's Best
Employers for Women by Forbes.
Media Relations:
Scott
Schroeder
234.262.6420
scott.schroeder@timken.com
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