Terex Corp. has named John L. Garrison, Jr. CEO and President effective 2 November 2015. He will also become a member of the Terex Board of Directors effective 2 November 2015.
Mr. Garrison will succeed outgoing CEO Ronald M. DeFeo, who will continue to serve as Executive Chairman of the Company through 31 December 2015. Mr. DeFeo will continue as a consultant for Terex after 31 December 2015 through 31 December 2016.
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