VANCOUVER, July 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ - Ritchie Bros., the world's largest industrial
auctioneer (NYSE & TSX: RBA), announces that Rob McLeod, Chief Business Development Officer,
has made the decision to retire from the Company, effective
September 30, 2016.
After 23 years with Ritchie
Bros., in numerous geographies and roles, most recently as
Chief Business Development Officer and prior to that Chief
Financial Officer, Rob is looking to begin a new phase of his
career. He will continue his board involvement with
not-for-profit organizations, while seeking opportunities to share
his global experience sitting on public and private company
boards. He is also planning to launch a consulting practice,
of which Ritchie Bros. will be one
of his first engagements.
"Rob has been an excellent business partner and a very smart and
capable executive, who is highly regarded in the company as a true
team player. He has made significant contributions to
Ritchie Bros. throughout his career.
We wish him the very best in the future," said Ravi Saligram, CEO of Ritchie Bros.
About Ritchie
Bros.
Established in 1958, Ritchie Bros. (NYSE and TSX: RBA) is the world's
largest industrial auctioneer, and one of the world's largest
sellers of used equipment for the construction, transportation,
agriculture, energy, mining, forestry and other industries.
Ritchie Bros.TM
asset management and disposition solutions include live unreserved
public auctions with on-site and online bidding;
EquipmentOneTM, an online auction
marketplace; Mascus, a global online equipment listing
service; private negotiated sales through Ritchie Bros. Private Treaty; and a range of
ancillary services, including financing and leasing through
Ritchie Bros. Financial Services.
Ritchie Bros. has operations in 19
countries, including 44 auction sites worldwide. Learn more at
rbauction.com, EquipmentOne.com, mascus.com,
rbauction.com/privatetreaty and rbauction.com/financing.
SOURCE Ritchie Bros.
Auctioneers