Holly McDade joins the telehandler specialist as Finance Manager, bringing accounting, construction and industrial manufacturing experience to support reporting, compliance and system improvements across the U.S. business.
Merlo America has appointed Holly McDade as Finance Manager, adding financial management experience to its North American team as the company continues to expand its presence across the United States.
Based in South Carolina, McDade will oversee financial operations and support the continued development of accounting systems, reporting processes and compliance structures. Her role will also involve helping align accounting practices across U.S. and international operations, including close collaboration with Merlo Group headquarters in Italy.
McDade brings more than 15 years of experience in accounting, construction and industrial manufacturing environments. Over the course of her career, she has held senior roles across several organizations, supporting daily financial operations as well as larger systems projects, including enterprise-wide ERP rollouts.
Her background includes accounts payable, payroll, billing, financial reporting, systems integration and process implementation. She has also supported organizations through periods of growth and private equity ownership. Before joining Merlo America, McDade worked with multiple industrial and manufacturing-focused companies, including businesses serving oil and gas and nuclear-related manufacturing sectors.
“I’ve spent most of my career in environments where accounting and operations are tightly connected, and where there’s always a new problem to solve. What drew me to Merlo America was the culture. From my first few weeks alone, I could tell this was a team that genuinely enjoys working together and supporting one another. There’s a real sense that everyone is pulling in the same direction which is exactly the type of team I want to be a part of.”
McDade said.
In her new position, McDade will focus on enhancing financial processes and supporting system improvements. A key priority will be contributing to an upcoming system implementation designed to streamline reporting and improve operational efficiency.
The appointment comes as Merlo America continues investing in its operational infrastructure while expanding its footprint across construction, agriculture and forestry markets throughout North America.
Cole Renken, General Manager at Merlo America, welcomed McDade’s appointment and pointed to her mix of accounting expertise and operational experience.
“Holly brings a strong combination of technical accounting expertise and real-world operational experience,” Renken said. “She truly understands the importance balancing structure and collaboration, and she’s already made a positive impact in a very short period of time. We’re excited to have her on board as we continue strengthening our financial systems and supporting the company’s growth.”
As part of her onboarding and training, McDade will soon travel to Merlo Group headquarters in Italy, where she will work alongside colleagues from the global team.
“I’m really looking forward to visiting Italy and seeing firsthand how everything comes together at the source”
McDade said.
“It’ll be a great opportunity to learn more about the business and build relationships with the team there, both of which are experiences and insights I’m excited to bring back to help support our team and customers here in the U.S.”
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