Global asset management and disposition company Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers has made a pair of key international executive appointments, with Ghislaine Duijmelings and Duncan Ainscough appointed to the company.
Duijmelings has been appointed as General Manager for the International Region, while Ainscough has stepped into the role of Head of International Sales.
Ritchie Bros. is an RB Global company and offers customers end-to-end solutions for buying and selling used heavy equipment, trucks and other assets.
It already has a strong presence in Australia, but RB Global CEO Jim Kessler says the appointments will help the company succeed in its key EMEA and APAC growth regions.
“These key appointments align with the company’s commitment to expanding market reach, strengthening relationships with clients and partners in the industry and accelerating growth across the EMEA and APAC regions.
“Together, their expertise will play a pivotal role in driving growth, fostering innovation and elevating customer experience on a global scale.”
Duijmelings brings over a decade of experience in the industrial auction sector. Previously she was Managing director at major European online machinery auction platform Surplex GmBH where she saw strengthening across 16 key European markets.
At RB Global she will lead the overall international plan for the Ritchie Bros. and develop and leverage and leverage a framework to evaluate top-line potential and profit margins.
“I’m excited to be part of the world’s largest auctioneer of commercial assets and vehicles,” Duijmelings says.
“The company’s worldwide reputation for providing high-quality solutions and services inspires me to contribute to its development.
“Next to that, it’s great to support the momentum of the circular economy. The company culture fosters respect, inclusion, and opportunity for growth for all, which are key drivers for me.”
Ainscough will bring over 30 years of industrial auction and asset management experience into his role and has previously held senior leadership roles at Gordon Brothers and Liquidity Services.
He has led large scale multinational teams and asset disposition projects across over 30 countries and delivered strategic capital solutions for major global corporations.
“I am genuinely thrilled to join RB Global and Ritchie Bros., a company I have long admired. This opportunity feels like the perfect alignment of my passion and expertise,” Ainscough says.
“I look forward to contributing to Ritchie Bros.’ as the most trusted global marketplace for used equipment. Our goal is to provide the best service, results, and solutions for buyers and sellers.
“By positioning ourselves as trusted advisors throughout the full lifecycle of used equipment — from valuations to final sales — we aim to deliver exceptional value, helping to ensure that customers have access to the right opportunities at the right time.”
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