LGH & LGH Winches Europe, a provider of lifting and winching equipment hire, has announced the appointment of Niels de Gelder as its new Finance Director. This strategic move supports the company’s ongoing European expansion and growing financial complexity.
Niels brings deep expertise and a long-standing relationship with LGH, having first joined the company in 2011. After a period working as a finance consultant with major organisations including Canon Medical Systems Europe and the Dutch Ministry of Justice, he returned to LGH in 2019. In 2021, he was promoted to Finance Business Partner for the entire European division of LGH and LGH Winches.
As Finance Director, Niels will oversee the Group’s financial strategy, compliance, and operations across multiple jurisdictions. His responsibilities will also include financial forecasting, policy development, and HR oversight. He joins the board of directors as part of this new role.
“I’m excited to take on this role and help build on LGH’s growth across Europe,” said Niels. “It’s been a great journey so far, and I look forward to contributing further to our continued success.”
CEO Andy Mault commented: “Niels’ development over the past years has been exceptional. His financial acumen, strategic insight, and European perspective make him the ideal person to lead our finance function. I look forward to working closely with him as we continue to strengthen LGH Europe.”
This appointment marks a key step in LGH’s ambition to become the lifting hire partner of choice across all markets it serves.
