Gaston Van Kleef
About Gaston Van Kleef
Gaston Van Kleef serves as the Director of Sales and Service EMEA and Product Management Tail Lift at Hiab, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in the industry, having previously worked in various roles at Hiab and Cargotec Corporation.
Current Role at Hiab
Gaston Van Kleef currently serves as the Director of Sales and Service EMEA and Product Management Tail Lift at Hiab. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's operations in Malmö, Skåne, Sweden. In this role, he oversees sales strategies and service initiatives across the EMEA region, focusing on the tail lift product line.
Previous Experience at Hiab
Gaston Van Kleef has a history of working at Hiab in various capacities. He was the Managing Director from 2003 to 2009, where he managed the company's operations and strategic direction for six years. Additionally, he served as the Director of Marketing and Business Development for one year from 2013 to 2014, focusing on enhancing the company's market presence.
Experience at Cargotec Corporation
Before his current role at Hiab, Gaston Van Kleef worked at Cargotec Corporation as the Director of Customer Solutions EMEA from 2008 to 2013. During this five-year tenure, he was responsible for developing customer-focused solutions and enhancing service delivery across the EMEA region.
Education and Academic Background
Gaston Van Kleef studied at Windesheim, where he achieved a master's degree from 1990 to 1995. Prior to that, he attended Twickel College from 1982 to 1990, completing an eight-year program. His educational background has provided a foundation for his career in sales and management within the logistics and transportation sectors.