Manitex International, Inc. announced that it has appointed Takashi Kiso to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Kiso joins the Manitex Board of Directors, currently serving as Senior Administrator in the Global Office of Tadano Ltd. (“Tadano”). Mr. Kiso has 37 years of experience in the automotive and industrial transportation industries and has held executive leadership roles for multiple international companies, with assignments in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Prior to joining Tadano, he was Chairman, Marubeni Automotive Aftermarket Holdings in Houston, Texas. Mr. Kiso will replace Mr. Ingo Schiller, Advisor of Tadano Ltd., who has served on Board since Tadano's initial investment in the Company in 2018.