Mr. Salgado became Chief Operating Officer of Hyster Yale Materials Handling, Inc., in July 2019 and is responsible for performance of the company’s global lift truck business and interests across the Americas, EMEA, Asia-Pacific, India, China, and Japan. Mr. Salgado has over 23 years of experience in the materials handling industry, most recently as Senior Vice President, Japan, Asia-Pacific, India and China for Hyster-Yale Group since 2016. Prior to joining the group, Mr. Salgado held the role of Vice President and Corporate Officer of Unicarrers Corporation (formerly Nissan Forklift), and President of the Americas Division. During his 15 years with UniCarriers/Nissan, his experience also included leadership roles in quality, manufacturing, and aftermarket operations, including the role of Vice President, manufacturing operations. During this time, Mr. Salgado was also a member of the Industrial Truck Association Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Additionally, Mr. Salgado previously held positions with GE Appliances and GE Capital in Six Sigma and Quality leadership roles, as well as served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy, completing tours as a Surface Warfare Officer aboard the USS Fort McHenry and as the Executive Officer of the US Navy Ceremonial Guard in Washington, DC. Mr. Salgado holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.