Key Technology names global vice president of sales

Key Technology has promoted Daniel Leighty to global vice president of sales.

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(Courtesy Key Technology)

Key Technology has promoted Daniel Leighty to global vice president of sales.

Leighty has been with the company for 12 years, according to a news release. His most recent position with Key Technology was global sales operations and managing director of the company’s facility in The Netherlands, according to a news release. He will continue as managing director of Key Technology B.V. in The Netherlands. He also was managing director of the company’s Belgian facility.

“He has the leadership skills to inspire and support our salespeople to deliver the best customer experiences,” said Louis Vintro, senior vice president of new products and business development.

The company specialized in digital sorting, conveying and process automation systems.

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