As Jaz Gill approaches retirement, Perkins is welcoming Richard Hemmings as its new Vice President & General Manager for Global Sales, Marketing, Service and Parts (SMSP).
Effective Jan. 1, Hemmings will lead the commercial business, responsible for global sales and marketing of Perkins branded products, as well as parts for the Perkins Aftermarket business.
“Richard is known for his strategic thinking, commercial acumen and ability to build and lead high-performing teams,” said Perkins 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 has nearly 20 years of experience with Perkins, beginning his career as a graduate trainee in Peterborough, U.K.
During this time, Hemmings has progressed through various roles within SMSP, including account management, market development, strategy, sales and most recently, he was the 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,” Hemmings said. “This work will position our business for continued long-term success as customers, industries and technologies continually shift and evolve.
Hemmings’s appointment follows Jaz Gill’s decision to retire. After a distinguished career spanning more than three decades, Gill will retire on March 31.
Gill began his journey with Perkins in Manchester, UK, rising through the ranks as he displayed focus on the customer, strong business acumen and leadership capabilities.
Over the years Gill has played a key role in the Perkins business and has undertaken a variety of roles, including positions in the Perkins Aftermarket business, New Product Introduction Product Marketing Manager and Asia Pacific Sales Director.
In his time as Marketing Director, Global OEM Sales Director and since 2017, Vice President & General Manager of SMSP, Gill has worked collaboratively with the Perkins distribution network and OEM customers to grow our mutual businesses.
“Jaz’s leadership style has been marked by his ability to develop and empower global teams, foster innovation and maintain a sharp focus on customer needs,” Ferguson said. “For these reasons and more, Jaz is going to be missed by his peers, his team, and members of the Perkins distribution network and OEMs with which he has worked closely for many years. On behalf of the team, I wish him a long, fulfilling and well-deserved retirement.”
