APPOINTMENTS
20 Nov 2006
Key management moves in the process sector
BJ Process and Pipeline Services has appointed Brent Greenway as sales manager for Saudi Arabia, with a remit to expand its portfolio of services in the Kingdom. He brings nine years' experience in the Middle East process and pipeline industry and specialist expertise in the pipeline inspection services sector to the role.
Dr David Brown has taken up his position as the new chief executive officer of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Brown was formerly head of the UK technology and innovation management practice at Arthur D Little Ltd, and previously held a series of senior positions at ICI's chemicals, materials and biotechnology businesses. He holds a double first in Natural Sciences and a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Cambridge.
US-based cargo tank components and systems provider Civacon has appointed Simon Hill as director of engineering. Prior to joining Civacon as product manager a year ago, Hill was vice president of sales at Emco Wheaton's fluid transfer division. He holds a BSc in Mechanical & Production Engineering from Leeds Polytechnic.
CompAir is expanding its presence in the UK and Ireland with the appointments in the region of: Gobind Singh Rai as finance director; Colin Mander as director of industrial sales; and Richard Hilton to product manager, lubricated screws. The moves follow the appointment of Jeremy Sykes as managing director, UK and Ireland.
Tricool has appointed Reg Crowther as regional sales manager for the Midlands. He is to oversee operations in the region, develop Tricool's sales and service activities and open a regional office.
Klaxon Signals Ltd has appointed Stuart Mason as its new sales director. He is a graduate of Sheffield University and Liverpool John Moores University (formerly Liverpool Polytechnic), and brings many years of experience in the fire industry to the role.
Dow Chemical Co. has appointed Horacio Percossi as vice president of its Specialty Chemicals business. Previously business vice president of Dow Latex, Percossi holds a Chemical Engineering degree from Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires.
*This information is regularly updated on our website www.processengineering.co.ukCompany / PositionDanfos / Drives sales consultant
Danfos / Drives sales consultant
Compair / Finance director
Compair / Product manager
Compair / Director of industrial sales
Foster Wheeler Ltd / Vice president corporate risk management
Tricool / Sales manager
BJ Process and Pipeline Services / Sales manager
Dow Chemical / Vice president
Dow Chemical / Business vice president
Klaxon Signals Ltd / Sales director
TTE Technical Training Group / Organisationdevelopment manager
Key Technology / President and CEO
Invensys Process Systems / Vice president
BSL Brammer / Managing director
IMechE / Chief executive
KSB / Managing director
Shell Chemicals / Executive vice president
Atlas Copco Tools / General industry sales rep
Atlas Copco Tools / General industry business line manager
Excelsyn / Operations directorNameMelvyn Potts
Dean Russell
Gobind Singh Rai
Richard Hilton
Colin Mander
Lisa Nargi
Reg Crowther
Brent Greenway
Janet Giesselman
Horacio Percossi
Stuart Mason
Craig Crowther
Dr David Camp
Ken Fox
Stuart Millar
Ruth Spellman
Mike Billingham
Ben van Beurden
Richard Flynn
James McAllister
Phil WrigleyCareer pathJoins from E Bennett Electrical and has 9 years' experience in inverter drive applications.
Former project engineer with many years' experience of installing drives in the glass industry. Spent last 6 years in drives sales to automation and control sector.
With Compair for one year and has a strong commercial track record.
At Compair since 1998, previously working in its Hydrovane division before moving to direct sales.
Previously worked in compressed air distribution before joining Compair as distribution account manager.
Most recently director of insurance at American Standard Companies Inc. Previously worked for FW from 1986 to 2003 most recently as manager of risk management.
Has over 25 years' experience in the engineering industry
Has 9 years' experience in Middle East process and pipeline industry, specialising in inspection. Holds qualifications from The Welding Institute, the American Welding Society and the American Petroleum Institute.
Previously led corporate strategy, government, public and regulatory affairs and EH&S product stewardship at Dow.
Over 33 years at Dow. Formerly MD of DowBrands Europe and head of Dow Iberia. Also senior roles at Dow's building materials, chemicals and latex businesses.
Joins from fellow Halma Group company Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd, where he was UK sales manager.
Joined TTE as a consultant in 2005. MBA-qualified, previously worked for Thomas Swan group and has held management positions at public and private sector organisations.
A former president of BOC Edwards Kachina and chairman, president, CEO of International Isotopes Has 25 years' experience in areas such as process control, capital equipment and service businesses.
Previously EMEA marketing director, who helped develop and launch InFusion enterprise control system. Formerly a VP sales for Invensys Controls and before spent 20 years at Honeywell.
Joins from Otis, where he was service division sales & marketing manager
Chief executive of Investors in People. Former director of NSPCC. Also worked for National Coal Board, NEDO and Coopers & Lybrand. MA Economic, Girton College, Cambridge
Worked 19 years at ITT Flygt. Previously at BPB Instruments. Holds a BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering, University of Nottingham
Joined Shell in 1983 after graduating as a chemical engineer from Delft University in The Netherlands. Senior roles include vice president Mexico Shell Gas and Power, private assistant to the chairman of Shell.
Commercial experience in aerospace industry in manufacturing, engineering,, customer support and, most recently, product/sales support roles. HNC Mechanical Engineering
Joined Atlas Copco in '95. Global product and marketing mngr since '01. Mechanical Engineering degree from Newcastle University
Joins from Rohm and Hass, where he was European Region Operations Director. Previously with Hickson and Welch and ICI. A Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.
Dr David Brown has taken up his position as the new chief executive officer of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). Brown was formerly head of the UK technology and innovation management practice at Arthur D Little Ltd, and previously held a series of senior positions at ICI's chemicals, materials and biotechnology businesses. He holds a double first in Natural Sciences and a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Cambridge.
US-based cargo tank components and systems provider Civacon has appointed Simon Hill as director of engineering. Prior to joining Civacon as product manager a year ago, Hill was vice president of sales at Emco Wheaton's fluid transfer division. He holds a BSc in Mechanical & Production Engineering from Leeds Polytechnic.
CompAir is expanding its presence in the UK and Ireland with the appointments in the region of: Gobind Singh Rai as finance director; Colin Mander as director of industrial sales; and Richard Hilton to product manager, lubricated screws. The moves follow the appointment of Jeremy Sykes as managing director, UK and Ireland.
Tricool has appointed Reg Crowther as regional sales manager for the Midlands. He is to oversee operations in the region, develop Tricool's sales and service activities and open a regional office.
Klaxon Signals Ltd has appointed Stuart Mason as its new sales director. He is a graduate of Sheffield University and Liverpool John Moores University (formerly Liverpool Polytechnic), and brings many years of experience in the fire industry to the role.
Dow Chemical Co. has appointed Horacio Percossi as vice president of its Specialty Chemicals business. Previously business vice president of Dow Latex, Percossi holds a Chemical Engineering degree from Universidad Nacional de Buenos Aires.
*This information is regularly updated on our website www.processengineering.co.ukCompany / PositionDanfos / Drives sales consultant
Danfos / Drives sales consultant
Compair / Finance director
Compair / Product manager
Compair / Director of industrial sales
Foster Wheeler Ltd / Vice president corporate risk management
Tricool / Sales manager
BJ Process and Pipeline Services / Sales manager
Dow Chemical / Vice president
Dow Chemical / Business vice president
Klaxon Signals Ltd / Sales director
TTE Technical Training Group / Organisationdevelopment manager
Key Technology / President and CEO
Invensys Process Systems / Vice president
BSL Brammer / Managing director
IMechE / Chief executive
KSB / Managing director
Shell Chemicals / Executive vice president
Atlas Copco Tools / General industry sales rep
Atlas Copco Tools / General industry business line manager
Excelsyn / Operations directorNameMelvyn Potts
Dean Russell
Gobind Singh Rai
Richard Hilton
Colin Mander
Lisa Nargi
Reg Crowther
Brent Greenway
Janet Giesselman
Horacio Percossi
Stuart Mason
Craig Crowther
Dr David Camp
Ken Fox
Stuart Millar
Ruth Spellman
Mike Billingham
Ben van Beurden
Richard Flynn
James McAllister
Phil WrigleyCareer pathJoins from E Bennett Electrical and has 9 years' experience in inverter drive applications.
Former project engineer with many years' experience of installing drives in the glass industry. Spent last 6 years in drives sales to automation and control sector.
With Compair for one year and has a strong commercial track record.
At Compair since 1998, previously working in its Hydrovane division before moving to direct sales.
Previously worked in compressed air distribution before joining Compair as distribution account manager.
Most recently director of insurance at American Standard Companies Inc. Previously worked for FW from 1986 to 2003 most recently as manager of risk management.
Has over 25 years' experience in the engineering industry
Has 9 years' experience in Middle East process and pipeline industry, specialising in inspection. Holds qualifications from The Welding Institute, the American Welding Society and the American Petroleum Institute.
Previously led corporate strategy, government, public and regulatory affairs and EH&S product stewardship at Dow.
Over 33 years at Dow. Formerly MD of DowBrands Europe and head of Dow Iberia. Also senior roles at Dow's building materials, chemicals and latex businesses.
Joins from fellow Halma Group company Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd, where he was UK sales manager.
Joined TTE as a consultant in 2005. MBA-qualified, previously worked for Thomas Swan group and has held management positions at public and private sector organisations.
A former president of BOC Edwards Kachina and chairman, president, CEO of International Isotopes Has 25 years' experience in areas such as process control, capital equipment and service businesses.
Previously EMEA marketing director, who helped develop and launch InFusion enterprise control system. Formerly a VP sales for Invensys Controls and before spent 20 years at Honeywell.
Joins from Otis, where he was service division sales & marketing manager
Chief executive of Investors in People. Former director of NSPCC. Also worked for National Coal Board, NEDO and Coopers & Lybrand. MA Economic, Girton College, Cambridge
Worked 19 years at ITT Flygt. Previously at BPB Instruments. Holds a BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering, University of Nottingham
Joined Shell in 1983 after graduating as a chemical engineer from Delft University in The Netherlands. Senior roles include vice president Mexico Shell Gas and Power, private assistant to the chairman of Shell.
Commercial experience in aerospace industry in manufacturing, engineering,, customer support and, most recently, product/sales support roles. HNC Mechanical Engineering
Joined Atlas Copco in '95. Global product and marketing mngr since '01. Mechanical Engineering degree from Newcastle University
Joins from Rohm and Hass, where he was European Region Operations Director. Previously with Hickson and Welch and ICI. A Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering.
