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Blackstone appoints Martin Shironoshita director of international sales
May 18, 2026
Executive brings rotating equipment and turbomachinery experience across oil and gas and heavy industry markets
Blackstone has appointed Martin Shironoshita as director of sales – international, based in Madrid, Spain.
In the role, Shironoshita will oversee sales operations across Spain, Portugal, Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa, with responsibilities including regional strategy, customer development and identifying new business opportunities.
Martin Shironoshita
Blackstone manufactures and services reciprocating compressors and related equipment used across oil and gas, industrial gas and process applications worldwide.
Shironoshita brings more than 25 years of experience in the energy, oil and gas and heavy industrial sectors. His background includes technical, commercial and aftermarket leadership roles focused on rotating equipment, turbomachinery and industrial asset reliability.
He previously worked with companies including Spirax Sarco, John Crane and MAN Energy Solutions, now known as Everllence.
According to Blackstone, Shironoshita will work closely with regional teams and strategic partners to support the company’s commercial growth objectives across international markets.
He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Universidad del Pacífico in Peru.
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