John Sneddon
About John Sneddon
John Sneddon is the Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. in Houston, Texas, with over 20 years of experience in the material handling industry.
Current Role at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc.
John Sneddon serves as the Executive Vice President Sales & Marketing at Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. in Houston, Texas, United States. In this capacity, he drives the strategic direction of sales and marketing efforts for the company, focusing on expanding market presence and driving growth. Since joining in 2020, John has played a critical role in boosting sales growth and increasing market share in North America.
Previous Experience at Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc.
John Sneddon worked at Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) where he held several key positions. From 2017 to 2020, he was Vice President of Sales & Marketing in the Houston, Texas Area, leading the sales and marketing teams to success. Prior to that, he served as Director of Sales from 2011 to 2017, effectively managing sales operations and contributing to the company's growth over the years.
Leadership Roles at Jungheinrich
John Sneddon has extensive experience with Jungheinrich, having served in multiple leadership roles across various regions. He was Director of Sales Region V5 at Jungheinrich AG in Hamburg, Germany, for six months in 2010-2011, and before that, he was President of Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corporation in Richmond, Virginia, from 2005 to 2010. From 2000 to 2005, John worked as Managing Director at Jungheinrich Lift Truck Ltd. in Dublin, Ireland, and previously, he was General Manager at Jungheinrich UK in Warrington, United Kingdom, from 1993 to 1999.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
John Sneddon studied Electrical Engineering at Esk Valley College, achieving City & Guilds certifications from 1977 to 1981. He also attended EDETA Training Centre for a similar certification from 1977 to 1978. Earlier, John completed his high school education at Preston Lodge High School, where he studied English, Mathematics, History, Geography, and Technical Studies, earning GSE Grade Level qualifications from 1973 to 1977.
Over Two Decades in Material Handling Industry
With more than 20 years of experience in the material handling industry, John Sneddon has built a robust career characterized by various high-level sales and marketing leadership roles. His background includes significant international experience, having worked in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, and the United States. John’s expertise spans sales growth, market development, and leading large teams across multiple continents.