Hitachi Power Tools Announces Vice President Promotions
September 29, 2017
BRASELTON, GA. (September 29, 2017) – Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) today announced promotions to its top level management structure effective October 1st, 2017.
Joe Leffler has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing & General Management. Leffler will also oversee Hitachi’s Canadian division, and will sit on the Board of Hitachi Koki USA. He previously served as Vice President Sales & Marketing. Joe first joined Hitachi Power Tools in 1994. He offers a unique perspective of the residential and commercial markets having served in a variety of positions covering these areas. He has personally used the tools, repaired, sold and managed at many levels within these industries. This insight has helped to deliver Hitachi as a Preferred Pro Brand within the United States.
Kristopher Miles has been promoted to Vice President of Operations. Miles previously served as Director of Logistics & Purchasing. He joined the company in 2016, and has quickly become a valuable member of the team leading the logistics strategy to maximize efficiency and performance.
About Hitachi Power Tools
Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd) offers an extensive line of professional grade power tools and accessories for woodworking, metalworking, drilling and fastening, concrete drilling and cutting, outdoor power equipment products as well as a complete line of pneumatic nailers, staplers, compressors and collated fasteners. From headquarters in Braselton, GA, and satellite offices in the United States and Canada, Hitachi Power Tools supports over 4000 retail locations carrying Hitachi tools and over 1000 authorized service centers. Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd. is the North American division of Hitachi Koki Japan.
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