Alamo Group Inc. has announced that Dr. Geoffrey Davies, OBE, executive vice president and managing director of Alamo Group’s European Division will be retiring from the Company at the end of June 2019.

Geoffrey Davies has been with Alamo Group and its predecessor companies for 34 years. In addition to his duties as an executive officer, the company says he has been a recognised industry leader in the UK among manufacturers of agricultural equipment. He was appointed a member of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen in 2004 for his service to British industry.

Following his retirement, it has been announced that Geoffrey will act as a consultant to the company on an interim basis.

Ron Robinson, Alamo Group’s president and chief executive officer, commented, “Geoff has been a tremendous asset for our company for many years and will be greatly missed. He has also been a good and valued friend whose counsel I will continue to seek even after his formal retirement. All of us at Alamo Group wish Geoff the best as he moves into this next phase of his life which I am sure will be a very active one.”

Geoffrey Davies said, “I have had a long and enjoyable career with Alamo Group and am proud of the organisation we have built which I know will continue to prosper in the years ahead.”

The company says it is currently evaluating replacement options for Geoffrey Davies's position and will be finalising a succession plan over the coming months.