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Sulzer, the international technology company in fluid engineering, is renewing its top leadership team by appointing successors from within its own ranks as part of its strategic succession planning.

Neles’ Board of Directors has appointed CFO Simo Sääskilahti as Neles’ interim President and CEO as of January 1, 2022. The current President and CEO, Olli Isotalo, will continue in the role until December 31, 2021.

Smart water network specialist Orbis Intelligent Systems is growing its team with the appointment of Kevin Brook as sales director. Orbis and sister company Aquam Water Services have developed a range of technologies that offer real-time data on consumer water usage, network efficiency and pipeline condition that can be used to optimise networks.

The long-serving Chairman of Sulzer Ltd, Peter Löscher, who has led the Board of Directors since 2014, will not stand for re-election at the 2022 Annual General Meeting. Over

Atlas Copco has appointed Eva Klasén Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and member of Atlas Copco’s Group Management. Eva Klasén will assume her new role May 1st, 2022.

At the Annual Shareholder’s Meeting to take place on 20 April 2022, GF will propose electing Ms. Ayano Senaha to its Board.

Watts Water Technologies, Inc. announced the appointment of Monica Barry as Chief Human Resources Officer.

Thordon Bearings has appointed Anthony Hamilton as its new Technical Director.

GIW Industries Inc., the leader in the design, manufacture, and application of heavy-duty centrifugal slurry pumps, recently named Jonathan Samuel President & CEO. This appointment is in addition to Mr. Samuel’s current role as Vice President of Global Hard Rock Mining for KSB Mining.

As part of a strategy to increase its presence on the North American market, BUMAX has appointed Bo Andersson to a new position as Business Development Manager for the USA.