Leadership

Patrick Robert Bothwell is EHC Global’s Vice President of Sales and is based in Oshawa, Canada. He is responsible for the management of global key accounts and strategic distribution partners, identifying and capitalizing on growth and business development opportunities, representing EHC in the worldwide lift industry, and ensuring the best possible experience for all customers. Patrick joined the EHC team in August 1997. Immediately prior to assuming his current role, Patrick was based in Yokohama, Japan from 2000 to 2008 as Representative Director of EHC Japan. Between 1997 and 2000, he served as EHC’s Sales Manager, Asia Pacific. Patrick is a consummate sales professional and a passionate industry safety advocate. He is involved with numerous lift industry associations including membership in the ASME A17 Escalator and Moving Walk Committee. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University and has completed advanced studies at University of Toronto’s Joseph L. Rotman School of Management. Patrick is fluent in Japanese.

Norman Rosnersky is EHC Global’s Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and is responsible for managing EHC’s business operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). He is based in Baesweiler, Germany and has been a member of the EHC team since July 1995. Prior to his appointment as Managing Director in December 2000, Norman held many strategic roles within the company, including M&A, product development, operations, sales and marketing. He has facilitated and implemented corporate acquisitions in France and Spain and established numerous licensing and partnership agreements throughout the EMEA region. Between 2005 and 2008, Norman was instrumental in establishing and managing a manufacturing facility in Eastern Europe. Other previous positions within EHC include Branch Manager, UK, and General Manager of Sales and Marketing, EMEA. Norman has completed advanced management courses at Open University (UK) and studied Sports Management and French at University of Düsseldorf (Germany) and Joseph Fourier University (France), respectively. He speaks German, English and French.

Uwe Fritz is EHC Global’s Managing Director, Latin America and the Caribbean and is based in Cambé, Paraná. Uwe joined EHC in December 2011. Uwe has 23 years of international sales, manufacturing, product management and engineering experience within the lift industry. Prior to joining EHC, he held several positions with Otis Elevator Company including Operations Supplier Development Manager (Czech Republic) and Project Manager, Worldwide Escalator Engineering (Austria). During his 14 year career with Schindler Group, Uwe served as Production Manager with Elevadores Atlas Schindler SA (Brazil) and Project Manager, Know-How Transfer (Austria). Uwe holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Fundação Dom Cabral and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Vienna University of Technology. He speaks English, German, Portuguese and Spanish.

John Calderón is EHC Global’s Director of Marketing and is based in Oshawa, Canada. His responsibilities include marketing and communications, corporate identity and branding, media relations, event management and business intelligence. John joined the EHC team in August 2015. Prior to joining EHC, John served as Marketing and Communications Manager with L-3 Aviation Products, Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at ASI Technologies Inc. and Director/Group Publisher at Reed Construction Data. As a marketing consultant, John has worked with a wide range of clients including industry associations, non-profit organizations, manufacturers and artists. John holds a Bachelor of Administrative Studies degree from York University and a Certificate in International Business from Humber College. He also speaks Spanish.

Duane Cook is EHC Global’s Corporate Senior Manager, QHSE and Operations Manager, Europe and Americas. He joined the EHC team in 1984 and is based in Oshawa, Canada. Duane is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring global Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) management systems and processes. He is also responsible for managing the company’s manufacturing operations in Oshawa and Germany, which includes the production, quality, supply chain and maintenance departments. Duane is a member of the Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME) and holds an Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Certificate from Centennial College.

Gregg Dixon is EHC Global’s Director of Engineering and is based in Oshawa, Canada. His responsibilities include managing an engineering group supporting various regional and corporate departments to design, source, award, manufacture, commission production equipment and facilities plus maintain them. Gregg joined the EHC team in March 1995. Prior to joining EHC, Gregg served as Engineering Designer and Special Projects Manager with Ganawa Inc. and Nemato Composites Inc. He also held the position of Plant Manager and Engineering Designer with Engineered Composites Inc. Gregg is a CET with OACETT since 1990. He holds a Mechanical Engineering Technologist – Design major from Centennial College.

Sergio Garcia is EHC Global’s Vice-Managing Director, Asia Pacific and is based in Shanghai, China. His primary duties include finance, treasury, accounting, legal, IT, intellectual property, government and administration. He is also responsible for the entire operation when the Managing Director is not present. Sergio joined the EHC team in April 2009. Prior to joining EHC, Sergio served as Director of Finance and Compliance, Asia Pacific, with Aavid Thermalloy Systems. In this role, Sergio directed multiple departments and functional teams in six facilities located across four countries. He has also held senior-level sales and finance positions with multinational companies throughout Asia and Latin America including AlliedSignal and Garrett Automotive Group. Sergio earned his Master of Business Administration and Master of International Management degrees from the American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). He also holds a Master of Arts degree in Spanish from San Diego State University. Sergio speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Mandarin.

Greg Hanoski is EHC Global’s Corporate Senior Manager, Operations and Shanghai Operations Manager. He is based in Shanghai, China. Greg is responsible for managing the company’s manufacturing operations in China, which includes the production, quality, supply chain and maintenance departments whole overseeing the globes manufacturing operations. Greg joined EHC in 1990. Prior to relocating to Shanghai in 2012, Greg was based in the company’s Oshawa headquarters and held various positions including Corporate Senior Manager (Operations), Production Manager, ERP Implementation-Manufacturing Lead, Materials Manager, Production Scheduler and Buyer. Greg holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Durham College and has completed business studies at York University.

Andrew Kenny is EHC Global’s Director of Research and Development and is based in Oshawa, Canada. He is responsible for management of global R&D functions including product development and support. Andrew joined the EHC team in May 1994. Prior to joining EHC, Andrew worked for Xerox at The Canadian Research Center and Decoma Trim (Magna International). His previous functions were focused on the development of novel polymer processes and materials. Andrew is a member of the Society of Plastics Engineers. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Ryerson University.

Andy LaFontaine is EHC Global’s Corporate Senior Manager, IT and is based in Oshawa, Canada. He is responsible for leading the development, implementation and maintenance of the company’s global information management and technology strategies. Andy joined the EHC team in 1985. Throughout his 30 year career with EHC, Andy has managed many complex organizational initiatives involving multiple business applications, budgets, functional groups, technologies and locations. These include IT security, ERP, CRM, production and factory automation, local and wide area networks, data storage and back-ups, disaster recovery procedures and the identification and resolution of risk and control issues. Andy maintains a strong knowledge base of industry trends and emerging technologies and has continues to build strong alliances with key technology suppliers and business partners.

Jack Li is EHC Global’s Senior Research and Development Manager and is based in Shanghai, China. His primary responsibilities include product development, material science and polymer engineering, material and equipment sourcing, vendor selection and production process improvement. Jack joined the EHC team in July 2010. He brings over twenty years of valuable experience to EHC. Prior to joining the company, he held various production, quality, plant and D&R management positions with multinational companies such as Sika Sarnafil Waterproofing (Shanghai), W.R. Grace (China) and Shanghai Tire & Rubber Co. Jack holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Southern Cross University (Australia) and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Polymer Chemistry from South China Science & Technology University. He speaks Mandarin and English.

John McIntyre is EHC Global’s Chief Financial Officer and is based in Oshawa, Canada. He is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of EHC Global, including accounting, treasury, taxation, and financial reporting. John joined the EHC team in July 1999. Prior to joining EHC, John served as Vice President, Finance with Wentworth Textiles Inc. and held the positions of Financial Advisory Services Manager and staff accountant with Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers). John is a Chartered Professional Accountant and CPA Ontario member. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University.

Ian Rowlinson is EHC Global’s General Manager, United Kingdom (UK). Ian joined EHC in 2019 and is based in Herefordshire, England. He is responsible for managing EHC’s operations in the UK and leading the implementation of EHC’s corporate goals and strategies for the UK, Netherlands, Scandinavia, and Middle East. Ian has over thirty years of technical sales experience in engineered polymers and industrial products. He has proven business development and sales management experience within the vertical transportation industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Liverpool John Moores University.