Epiroc, a major global market manufacturer of drill rigs and hydraulic breakers for the quarrying and mining industries, has appointed Jodie Velasquez President of the Parts & Services Asia Pacific (APAC) division and member of Group Management, effective immediately.
Velasquez has a 16-year career with the Swedish company, and her significant experience includes serving as General Manager for production companies in Canada and Australia, Business Controller and Plant Manager. She has been Vice President Controlling and Finance for Epiroc’s three regional Parts & Services divisions since February 2020.
“Jodie is a much-appreciated member of the Epiroc team who embraces our values and has the broad and deep experience to take the Parts & Services APAC division to the next level,” says Helena Hedblom, Epiroc’s President and CEO. “I am confident she will be successful in her new role.”
Velasquez, born in 1981, is a US citizen with a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arizona State University. She will be based in Perth, Australia.
