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IronPlanet Canada expands coverage with seasoned sales team

 PLEASANTON, Calif. — Sept. 30, 2009 — IronPlanet® (www.ironplanet.com), the world’s leading online auction company for used construction and agricultural equipment, continues to expand its presence in Canada, with the addition of a new managing director and a growing Canadian sales force. Ken Wallett has been appointed managing director for IronPlanet Canada and has assembled a veteran sales team of territory managers, including four new additions, to continue the growth of IronPlanet’s Canadian business. 

“We are excited that Ken is now leading our Canadian business initiatives and working to broaden business relationships with our customers,” said Jeff Jeter, IronPlanet executive vice president. “Ken brings a true global perspective through his business management expertise on strategic, tactical and operational levels. His vast experience in supply chain management and business development are added strengths that benefit IronPlanet growth initiatives.”

Before joining IronPlanet, Wallett was Senior Executive Director of Supply Chain for CEMEX, based in Monterrey, Mexico. Prior to that, Wallett held executive level roles in business development and supply chain management for several companies, including Manugistics where he was President Asia Pacific, as well as Accenture as Regional Managing Partner for Accenture's Latin America supply chain practice.

“I’m very excited to build on IronPlanet’s momentum in Canada at a time when their weekly auctions attract more than 15,000 visitors worldwide,” said Wallett.   “IronPlanet’s online marketplace for buying and selling used equipment offers tremendous benefits to our buyers and sellers in the Canadian market.”

“Ken has built a strong and experienced sales team in Canada,” said Jeter. “The local representatives are now in place to provide Canadian customers with a high level of trust and value through better price realization, guaranteed inspection reports and a lower cost to sell versus traditional auctions.”

New territory managers appointed

Scott McIntosh joins IronPlanet as territory manager for British Columbia. He has significant experience with more than 15 years in heavy construction equipment sales. Most recently, McIntosh was a territory manager for Toromont Caterpillar in Ontario for the last ten years.

Steve Snow has been appointed territory manager for Alberta. He brings more than 15 years of extensive experience in both construction and agricultural equipment sales and management to IronPlanet Canada.  Most recently he was dealer principal and vice president of Hi-Way Service (High River) Inc. for three years prior to the dealership merging with Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. From 1994 to 2004, Steve worked as service manager, then as a salesman, sales manager and branch manager with Hammer Equipment Sales Ltd. in Calgary and Red Deer, Alberta.

Jean-Paul Aube has been appointed IronPlanet territory manager for Quebec. Aube’s background includes more than 28 years of construction experience, most recently working as general manager for Kubota Montreal. Aube began his career in construction, working for a contractor and then moved into sales 24 years ago. He has also held sales and management positions with Hertz Equipment Rental and the former Les Equipement Skyway.

Richard Perzan has been appointed IronPlanet area manager for Ontario. Perzan’s expertise spans more than fifteen years and he brings with him comprehensive forestry knowledge and used equipment sales experience from years spent building the family business where he served as general manager and vice president of Perzan Resources.  Perzan oversaw the union/non-union labor force of more than 170 workers and daily forest-harvesting operations.  Perzan then traveled to Russia to study at Moscow State University where he became fluent in Russian and later opened up the Russian market for Ritchie Bros Auctioneers (RBA).  Following his time in spent in Russia, Perzan moved back to Canada where he spearheaded RBA’s entry into Toronto’s downtown financial services sector.

About IronPlanet
IronPlanet is the world’s leading online auction company for used construction and agricultural equipment. Our sellers achieve more profitable sales through low transaction costs and better price realizations through a global audience of buyers. Our guaranteed inspection reports and exclusive IronClad Assurance enable buyers to bid with a high degree of confidence. IronPlanet is backed by Accel Partners, Kleiner Perkins Caufield and Byers, Caterpillar, Komatsu and Volvo. For more information, visit www.ironplanet.com.