CNH announces new ag boss

CNH Industrial, parent company of leading agricultural brands such as Case IH and New Holland, has announced a restructure of its agricultural machinery business in Australia and New Zealand, and as such, a new leader at the helm.

Brandon Stannett, who has been leading CNH Industrial’s captive finance business in Australia and New Zealand for the past 4 years, will assume the newly created role of Managing Director – Agriculture, Australia and New Zealand.

The announcement follows CNH Industrial’s global restructure in January which involved changes to its organisational structure across the five segments of its operations.

Stannett said his tenure at CNH Industrial gave him strong knowledge of the local market which will prove an advantage in his new role.

“It’s certainly an advantage already knowing the Case IH and New Holland Agriculture teams and having those existing relationships, and I look forward to the opportunities this new structure offers both brands, our dealers and our customers,” he said.

“Taking a fresh look at our engagement with both dealers and customers will be a priority. The local Ag sector has had more than its share of challenges in recent times, so the time is right to refocus and re-invigorate our approach to products, services and support, together with business and network efficiencies.”

Stannett has a strong financial background, having worked in senior roles in some of Australia’s largest banks. He also founded a financial consultancy practice and leasing business before joining CNH Industrial.

“CNH Industrial, through our Case IH and New Holland Agriculture brands, are global leaders in the agricultural equipment and products sector and are always looking to the future with advances such as automation, connectivity and alternative fuels that will be the foundations for the next generation of advances in farm productivity and efficiency,” he said.

“This restructure has come about because our industry is experiencing a period of accelerated change – automation and digital technology being key examples – so we need to make the changes that will secure our reputation for innovation and excellence into 2020 and beyond.

“I’m privileged to be leading this process across Australia and New Zealand for CNH Industrial and know that we have the teams in place with the knowledge, passion and foresight to make some real differences where it matters: innovative products and market-leading agricultural solutions.”