Aerial Titans, a multi-state retailer of new and used aerial lift equipment, has appointed Peter Nguyen as director of finance operations. Nguyen has worked with Aerial Titans since 2017 and now takes the lead on managing the company’s finance department and lending partnerships.
In his new role, Nguyen will oversee the customer finance program across all equipment brands in the company’s portfolio. The position supports Aerial Titans’ ongoing focus on providing a seamless customer experience and expanded financing solutions for buyers of aerial lift equipment. The company operates regional hubs in Georgia, Ohio, Texas and California.
“We have always been committed to creating the best possible customer experience, regardless of whether it's for a major corporate entity or an individual operator, and providing optimized financing solutions to our customers is a major component of that commitment,” said Andrew Huggins, CEO of Aerial Titans. “We are honored to have Peter joining our team after having worked so closely and successfully with him for so many years. He understands how important we view the customer experience and the role that financing plays in that, and we think he’s the perfect fit for the next evolution in Aerial Titans innovating the industry.”
Nguyen brings more than 24 years of experience in equipment finance, including leadership positions with top finance firms and startups. He has led sales teams, built and scaled businesses and developed retail finance programs for dealers and manufacturers. Reporting to CEO Andrew Huggins and CFO Andrew Johnson, Nguyen will manage the company’s growing finance department.
“I’m excited to join the Aerial Titans team and to further the founders’ mission of creating a best-in-class customer experience,” Nguyen said. “The old way of looking at financing in this industry only benefits the third party, which is often the only option provided to the customer, providing the financing. Aerial Titans is looking to reinvent that model the same way they’ve reinvented the entire retail ecosystem, and I’m proud to be a part of this next chapter for such an innovative company.”
Aerial Titans supplies both new and pre-owned aerial equipment from all major manufacturers. The company emphasizes reliability and predictability for customers, aiming to simplify access to lift equipment amid industry challenges such as fluctuating auction prices, inconsistent equipment quality and delivery uncertainties.
“Adding a subject matter expert of Peter’s caliber is exactly the type of growth we’re looking to continue in the year ahead,” said Andrew Johnson, CFO of Aerial Titans. “When we talked to Peter about our vision for creating a new style of financing options that give better access to our customers, he immediately understood our strategy, but also the reasoning behind it. Aerial Titans is more than just a retailer, we truly aim to be partners for our customers, and adding expertise like Peter brings to the team makes working with us even better.”
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