EHC Global (EHC) recently announced the appointment of Patrick R. Bothwell as its vice president of sales. Based in Oshawa, Canada, Bothwell 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.
Bothwell joined EHC in August 1997 and served EHC’s Sales Manager, Asia Pacific. Between 2000 and 2008, he held the position of representative director of EHC Japan. In support of EHC’s international growth strategy, he relocated to Yokohama, Japan, in 1999 to take on the highly lucrative Japanese market directly. By 2010, EHC had expanded its presence in Japan through a technology licensing agreement with Hitachi Cable. Several years later, EHC established successful licensing and distribution arrangements in South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia and India. Bothwell returned to Canada in 2007 to assume the role of Director of Sales and lead EHC’s global sales and distribution network.
“Patrick is a consummate sales professional and has played an integral role in EHC’s growth and success to date,” said Jeno Eppel, president and chief executive officer of EHC. “His passion and commitment to safety, sustainability and innovation are recognized throughout the global lift industry.”
Bothwell is a passionate industry safety advocate and is involved with numerous lift industry associations and serves on 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. Bothwell is fluent in Japanese.
