Tennant Company Names Global Operations Vice President And International Vice President 

Tennant Company has announced that it has named Don Westman to lead its global operations as vice president, global operations, and Karel Huijser to lead its International business as vice president, international.

As vice president, global operations, Westman will have responsibility for Tennant Company’s global manufacturing, sourcing and logistics. Westman has spent 24 years with Pentair Inc., most recently as Vice President of Operations – Pump Division, where he oversaw manufacturing and distribution operations in the U.S., China, Mexico and Canada. Westman held several VP-level executive positions with Pentair in various business units such as Pentair Water, Hoffman Enclosures, and Schroff GmbH. Westman began his career as an industrial engineer with Deere & Company. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Menomonie. Westman will make his office in Golden Valley, Minn., the company’s global headquarters.

In his new role, Huijser will have responsibility for the company’s business outside of North America. Huijser, a former GE executive, held positions of increasing responsibility during his 14 years with the company, most recently as president and CEO of Asia Pacific for GE Infrastructure based in Shanghai, China. He previously worked as general manager of Asia Pacific for GE Water and Process Technologies and with DAF Trucks in The Netherlands. Huijser will make his office in Antwerp, Belgium, Tennant’s European headquarters.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome both Don and Karel to Tennant Company,” said Chris Killingstad, president and CEO of Tennant. “Each brings the kind of knowledge, experience and insight necessary for Tennant to achieve our planned objectives.”