Eriez appoints Eric Nelson as vice president of international operations and business development

Eriez has appointed Eric Nelson as the vice president of international operations and business development. Nelson worked for Eriez previously, serving the company as the interim managing director of Eriez-China until 2018.

Nelson will collaborate in developing global business strategies and assist regional Eriez sales directors in cultivating business advancement opportunities across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions. He will be primarily responsible for coaching and advising local teams, with the overall goal of continuing Eriez's strategic growth plans.

"Eric brings a wealth of international management experience," says Vice President-International Jaisen Kohmuench. "His accomplishments include spearheading numerous organizational turnarounds, developing international management teams, and optimizing the performance of many businesses within China and the Southeast Asia region."

Nelson holds a Bachelor's degree in Chinese language and literature, and a Master's degree in business administration in global management.