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Magswitch Technologies Appoints Ben Broadhead as General Manager, APAC

Magswitch Technologies Appoints Ben Broadhead as General Manager, APAC

Superior, Colorado – June 2026 – Magswitch Technologies is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Broadhead as General Manager, APAC, reporting directly to Stephen De Bever, CEO of Magswitch Technologies. Based in Australia, Ben will lead the company’s commercial growth initiatives across the APAC region, with an initial focus on Australia, followed by select markets within Southeast Asia.

In this role, Ben will be responsible for strengthening and expanding Magswitch’s presence across fabrication, heavy lift systems, and automation markets throughout the region. He will oversee regional business development, channel expansion, strategic partnerships, and customer engagement initiatives aligned with the company’s broader long-term growth objectives.

Ben brings more than 26 years of experience in technical sales, operational leadership, and business development across APAC, the United States, and Europe. Throughout his career, he has led market expansion initiatives, developed distribution channels, and supported growth strategies for international industrial manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand.

Most recently, Ben held a senior APAC commercial leadership role where he directed regional sales strategy and operational initiatives across industrial and mining sectors. During his tenure, he helped lead a significant global supply chain transition while supporting broader market expansion efforts throughout the region. His background also includes extensive experience in technical consulting, product commercialization, channel development, and strategic customer growth across manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial markets.

“Ben brings a strong combination of technical expertise, commercial leadership, and regional market knowledge that aligns extremely well with where Magswitch is headed as a company,” said Stephen De Bever. “As we continue expanding our regional capabilities and strengthening support for customers closer to their markets, Ben’s leadership will play an important role in helping us execute that strategy across APAC. We are excited to have him join the team and look forward to building a strong long-term presence throughout the region.”

For further details about Magswitch Technologies and its innovative magnetic solutions, please visit https://magswitch.com/

Media Contact:
Dawn Gonzalez, Global Marketing Manager
Magswitch Technologies
1000 McCaslin Blvd. Suite 301 Superior, CO 80027
Email: dgonzalez@magswitch.com
Phone: 1 (720) 460-4974
Website: https//magswitch.com

About Magswitch Technologies: Magswitch Technologies is a leading innovator in magnetic technology, revolutionizing industries worldwide with its patented solutions. Committed to safety, efficiency, and productivity, Magswitch continues to set new standards in the field.