Gordon Brothers named Karl Werner president of international commercial and industrial.

Werner, a former Ritchie Bros. executive, will join Gordon Brothers’ senior leadership team to further develop and execute investment and disposition strategies across the firm’s international commercial and industrial practice. He and his team will partner with companies, their investors, lenders and advisors to overcome operational challenges, transform their businesses and dispose of assets.

Werner joined Gordon Brothers with a 30-year track record in global asset management and disposition. He has generated more than $1 billion in annual sales.

“We are delighted to welcome Karl to Gordon Brothers,” Frank Morton, CEO of international for Gordon Brothers, said. “He is a talented and consummate leader in the field with a track record that speaks for itself. His understanding of the international market and customer-centric approach will be invaluable as we continue to expand our commercial and industrial practice.”

“I’m thrilled to join Gordon Brothers and lead a dynamic global team during such an exciting moment in time for the firm,” Werner said. “Gordon Brothers understands the complexity and breadth of the industrial economy, and I am proud to build on its legacy of helping clients maximize opportunity through change and challenge.”