Perkins Appoints New Global Marketing & Channel Development Director

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Vicki Reeves will define and deliver the brand's global marketing plan and lead the global Perkins Distributor Excellence program, delivering both the marketing and rental strategies.

December 20, 2023

Perkins Engines Company Limited

Vicki Reeves Global Marketing & Channel Development Director Perkins

Vicki Reeves
Global Marketing & Channel Development Director Perkins

Perkins

Effective Jan, 1, 2024, Vicki Reeves will become the new global marketing and channel development director for the Perkins brand, responsible for defining and delivering the global marketing plan.

Reeves, who recently served as product support director, will also lead the global Perkins Distributor Excellence program and deliver the marketing and rental strategies.

Based out of the Peterborough, UK site, Reeves will take over as global marketing and channel development director from Jason Kern, who retires from the business on Dec. 31, 2023, after 36 years of service.

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