Ritchie Bros. Key Accounts Officer Resigns | Construction News

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has announced that Steve Simpson, chief sales officer – global key accounts, is resigning to pursue other opportunities.

"Steve has been an inspirational leader for our sales team during his 20 years in management and his 25 years with Ritchie Bros.; most recently he was chief sales officer on a worldwide basis the past three years," said Ravi Saligram, CEO. "I want to thank Steve for his many important contributions to our company. He was instrumental in growing Australia from a frontier market into an established, self-sustaining business for us."

Saligram also noted that Simpson had grown Ritchie Bros.' market share in the western United States, and that Simpson's passion for the transportation sector was a driving force behind Ritchie Bros. becoming one of the leading auction companies in the transportation space. "We all wish him well as he begins a new chapter in his career," said Saligram.

Commenting on his resignation, Simpson said: "I have spent half my life at Ritchie Bros., in roles that took me around the world and gave me opportunities to work with our industry's best and brightest. In fact, many of my closest friends are Ritchie Bros. employees and customers. It has been one of the most rewarding career runs anyone could ask for, and I look forward to continuing my relationship with the company as a customer going forward."

Ritchie Bros. will consolidate responsibility for global key accounts under Mike Johnston, senior vice president – strategic accounts. Johnston will also continue to oversee the company's strategic accounts group, which develops and fosters client relationships with national and international companies and government departments.

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