Perkins has appointed Richard Hemmings (pictured left) as vice president & general manager for Global Sales, Marketing, Service and Parts (SMSP), effective January 1, 2026. Hemmings will assume the role following the retirement of Jaz Gill (pictured right), who will step down on March 31, 2026.
In the position, Hemmings will lead Perkins’ global commercial operations, including sales and marketing of Perkins-branded engines and oversight of the company’s aftermarket parts and service business.
“Richard is known for his strategic thinking, commercial acumen and ability to build and lead high-performing teams,” said Senior Vice President Steve Ferguson. “These qualities, coupled with his already strong relationships with key original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and our global distribution network, make him an ideal fit for the position.”
Hemmings joined Perkins nearly two decades ago as a graduate trainee in Peterborough, UK. He has since held roles across the SMSP organization, including account management, strategy, sales and market development, and most recently served as general manager for Aftermarket.
“I’m excited to be taking on this role, at this time, as we continue to implement our strategic plan for profitable growth,” said Hemmings. “This work will position our business for continued long-term success as customers, industries and technologies continually shift and evolve.
He added: “Our continued investment in our full range of industrial engines continues to excite customers, as do our advanced power solutions such as the battery electric power unit that we announced last year and will be showing at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in March. In addition, our connectivity and condition monitoring offerings, alongside the leading service and support options offered by our distributors, means 2026 is set to be an exciting year for the Perkins brand.”
Gill’s retirement concludes more than 30 years with Perkins, during which he held leadership roles across aftermarket operations, product marketing, regional sales and global OEM relationships.
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