ILH The Leadership Issue 2026

Inside this Issue

The annual Leadership Issue takes the theme of Business Resilience. Eminent members of the lifting industry share insight, expertise and innovative ideas about bolstering your business and helping it to thrive in challenging circumstances.

Sébastien Martineau, executive vice president at Haulotte emphasizes the importance of ongoing evolution, agility and a human touch.

Brian MacFarland, president of MEC Aerial Work Platforms talks about the importance of really listening to customers.

Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) offers members and end users LEEA’s support throughout the Middle East crisis.

David J Wilson, CEO and Director at Columbus McKinnon Corporation, describes how industrial leaders can position themselves for what’s next.

Business resilience has always mattered in the access equipment industry, but the meaning of resilience has changed says Craig Paylor, president of LGMG North America.

Cutting corners to win business can be tempting – but don’t sacrifice short term gain for long term prosperity, says Liam Botting, managing director of Britlift.

Oliver Riese, export director at Kuli Lifting Equipment – Helmut Kempkes GmbH, on combatting market fluctuations.

Justin Whelan, managing director of pewag UK Ltd on business resilience in a safety-critical industry. Pewag UK incorporates the Modulift, Load Monitoring and Aberdeen Web below-the-hook product portfolios in the UK.

In addition: The Insider Doug Stitt, president and CEO at The Caldwell Group Inc looks at what we can learn from the sports sector in terms of recruitment and more. And – can going green help future-proof your business? Dan Jenkins explores how climate resilience can enhance business resilience for lifting equipment OEMs and their customers.