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SEARCHEast Manufacturing has promoted Douglas Kenny to director of national fleet sales, where he’ll be responsible for fleet sales in North America.
East Manufacturing has promoted Douglas Kenney to director of national fleet sales, where he’ll be responsible for fleet sales in North America.
Douglas Kenny was named East Manufacturing's director of national fleet sales.
Photo courtesy East
In his new role, Kenney will work on strengthening the fleet sales department’s national presence and improving East’s position in the industry.
He has 28 years of experience in the trailer industry, beginning his career at Fruehauf Trailer in 1981. That career spans both the manufacturing and dealer side of the business, with extensive trailer sales experience. Prior to joining East, he spent six years with Great Dane.
“Doug has added tremendous value to the company by providing an in-depth understanding of our large fleet customer needs,” said Dave de Poincy, president and chief operating officer at East. “His strong business acumen and expertise ensures that East remains customer-focused and top of mind to our fleet customers.”
Kenney holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Merrimack College in North Andover, Massachusetts.
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