Derrick Corporation has announced the appointment of Alex Cortez as senior vice president, mining and industrial division.
With his experience owning and operating mines, managing mining equipment manufacturers, and innovating digital situational awareness technology, Cortez’s world-class expertise embodies the Derrick ethos of global family, pioneering technology.
With a history of developing cross-functional sales and service teams worldwide, Cortez’s addition to Derrick’s leadership will serve to strengthen the deep foundation of trust between Derrick and its global partners.
As chief executive officer of the US subsidiary of Sweden’s Mobilaris Mining & Civil Engineering until 2022, Cortez spearheaded the proliferation of Mobilaris Mining Intelligence system, state-of-the-art safety software that tracks workers and equipment in mining operations.
His knowledge of global operations throughout the United States, Canada, Germany, Mexico, South America, Africa, Australia, China, and Russia will help us grow in the mining and industrial sectors.
“Derrick Corporation empowers companies worldwide to perform more responsibly in ways only possible due to our proprietary technology,” Derrick chief executive officer Mitch Derrick said.
“Alex understands the pivotal role of innovative technology in mining and industrial operations, which is a critical component of our growth model.
“We welcome Mr. Cortez to the Derrick family and look forward to the continuing evolution of pioneering technology Derrick Corporation is known for by clients around the world.”