People: Manitex International Inc (MNTX.PH)

Mr. Andrew M. Rooke, has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Manitex International, Inc since March 2007. He joined company in January 2007 as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Testing and Assembly Equipment segment. From 2002 through June 2006, he was the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance for GKN Sinter Metals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GKN plc, a company traded in the United Kingdom on the FTSE. GKN Sinter Metals, Inc., with 46 operating units worldwide, was engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of engineered components and assemblies to the global automotive and industrial OEMs, including con rods, transmissions and gears. During his employment with GKN Sinter Metals, Inc., Mr. Rooke was responsible for worldwide finance operations, including reporting, treasury, compliance and analysis, information technology, worldwide procurement and business strategy, including mergers and acquisitions. Prior to that, Mr. Rooke was Director and Controller of GKN Off-Highway and Auto Components Division. Mr. Rooke is a Member of the International Business Advisory Board of Eastern Michigan University. On February 23, 2012, Mr. Rooke was appointed and serves as Member of Spartan Motors, Inc. Board of Directors. Mr. Rooke holds a Bachelor of Arts in economics from York University in the United Kingdom is qualified as a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.