JCB Names George Bamford as Co-Chair with Anthony Bamford in Leadership Shift
JCB Leadership Transition and Company Overview
Appointment of George Bamford as Co-Chair
Sept 27 (Reuters) - Construction equipment manufacturer JCB has appointed George Bamford as co-chair of the company alongside his father Anthony Bamford, the Financial Times reported on Sunday, citing a statement from the company.
Background of George Bamford
• George Bamford, who also is the founder of Bamford Watch Department, has been JCB's deputy chair since the start of the year, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Company Response
• JCB did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment outside regular business hours.
Anthony Bamford’s Legacy and Company Growth
Anthony Bamford’s Tenure
• The company, which makes tractors and excavators, has been chaired by Anthony Bamford since 1975.
JCB’s Global Presence
Employee Base and Expansion
• JCB employs around 19,000 people on four continents and will open a new facility in Texas next month.
(Reporting by Nethra Sailesh in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)