Joy Global Inc. ^[1](NASDAQ: JOYG), a worldwide leader in high-productivity for the mining of oil sands, coal, copper, iron ore, gold, and other mineral resources, has announced their new Executive Vice President in the person of Eric Nielsen.

Mike Sutherlin, President and Chief Executive Officer of Joy Global is quoted saying:

"I am pleased to welcome Eric to the Executive Leadership Team.  An effective strategy and key acquisitions will play a major role in our future growth, and I feel very fortunate that Eric brings extensive knowledge and leadership experience in the mining industry to these important functions at Joy Global.”

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