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RV components expert Lippert has announced that Oliver Steenaert has been named its new vice president of human resources for the EMEA region (Europe, Middle East and Africa). Oliver will lead all aspects of the company’s human resources activities for this region including strategic direction, talent acquisition, talent management and development, organisational design, succession planning employee relations and total rewards for all European business units. Oliver will also be responsible for working on HR performance management, HR systems, and HR guidelines.

“My new role is not only a new role for myself, but it is also new at Lippert EMEA,” said Oliver. “Throughout the past years, Lippert has acquired several businesses in multiple markets in EMEA. Those businesses have professional HR strategies in place, and my goals are to support them and have the business and HR work as one wherever possible, be efficient, and be the liaison between HR EMEA and HR USA. I am excited to work closely to and with the business, be operationally involved and execute many projects and challenges, and also work with and learn from colleagues around the world.”

Jim Menefee, group president of Europe for Lippert, added: “Olivier’s selection as VP of HR EMEA is part of Lippert’s ongoing building of the leadership team and the company’s overall business strategy in the EMEA region. He is a great fit for our culture and will guide our HR teams to find more synergies, develop best practices and encourage collaboration among our groups.”