Safety Hoist Names New Executive VP, COO
Safety Hoist Company hired Jacobus van Zyl as their new Executive Vice President, COO.
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Jacobus van Zyl |
In this role, van Zyl will run the day-to-day operations of the company and its sister brands, including WorkSafe Company.
With nearly two decades of experience as a financial executive, most recently as CFO for the NCHERM Group and Controller for Comstar Technologies, van Zyl is excited to help the company continue to grow and expand their product line.
“Safety Hoist is an iconic brand in the roofing industry and I’m excited to help usher in a new era for the organization,” van Zyl said.
This addition to Safety Hoist’s team will reinforce its mission of manufacturing products that are simple, safe, and affordable for their customers.
“[Van Zyl] is a great fit for our company and is going to be a major asset for us as we continue to provide the best value for our customers,” said Robert Delaney, Safety Hoist president.
Coming to Safety Hoist is not Van Zyl’s first forway in the roofing industry. He was a branch operations auditor for ABC Supply nearly 20 years ago.
Going forward, van Zyl hopes to continue the company’s growth in the roofing sector, with an eye on expanding their reach within other segments.
“I believe there is a lot of untapped potential here with our product line,” van Zyl said. “I’m excited to see what the future holds.”