Niels de Gelder has been promoted to finance director at Lifting Gear Hire (LGH) & LGH Winches Europe, effective immediately.
Starting his career with LGH in 2011, de Gelder spent four years with the company before going on to work as an interim business and finance consultant, which included roles at Canon Medical Systems Europe, VU University Medical Centre, and the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security. He rejoined LGH in 2019 and was promoted to finance business partner in 2021, growing his remit to include the entire European division for LGH and LGH Winches.
He will now oversee the group’s financial strategy to support LGH and LGH Winches’ ongoing geographic expansion and will become a member of the board of directors.
HLPFI reported in May 2025 that Rotrex Winches had rebranded as LGH Winches across the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium.