Originally Published as: CIDAN Machinery Group Appoints Chandler Barden as Group CEO
CIDAN Machinery Group has announced that Chandler Barden has been appointed Chief Executive Officer effective January 1, 2026. He will lead CIDAN Machinery Group globally, steering the company’s worldwide operations and growth agenda.
Chandler has 14 years with CIDAN, during which he has worked closely with customers, dealers, and partners across key markets. He currently serves as CEO of CIDAN Machinery Inc. in the United States and will succeed Petter Hjelmqvist, who will continue to support the transition and the Group in an advisory capacity. Chandler brings a strong track record in customer-driven growth and operational execution. His industry expertise across architectural and industrial fabrication makes him a natural choice to guide CIDAN forward.
