Stertil-Koni Appoints New General Manager

Stertil UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Derrick Peel as General Manager for its Stertil-Koni business, effective 1st September 2025.

Derrick has been promoted from his role as Area Sales Manager, where he achieved record sales in his region and played a pivotal role in strengthening relationships with customers and distributors alike. His dedication, expertise, and commercial success have been instrumental to the continued growth of Stertil-Koni, and his promotion reflects both his achievements and potential for future leadership.

As General Manager, Derrick will take on overall responsibility for the performance of the Stertil-Koni business. His focus will be on driving increased sales, enhancing customer satisfaction, and further developing the company’s position as a leader in the heavy-duty vehicle lifting industry.

Commenting on his new appointment, Derrick said: “I’m incredibly proud to take on the role of General Manager for Stertil-Koni. Having been part of the team for several years, I know first-hand the strength of our products, our people, and our commitment to customers. I look forward to building on these strong foundations and leading the team into an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation.”

Martin Paynter, Managing Director of Stertil UK, added: “Derrick has already made a significant impact within Stertil-Koni, consistently delivering excellent results and demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities. His promotion to General Manager is very well deserved, and I have no doubt that under his guidance the business will continue to go from strength to strength. We are delighted to see him take on this new role and wish him every success.”

Contact Stertil-Koni on 01604 662049, or email lifts@stertil.co.uk.