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The Supervisory Board of BITZER SE has appointed Christian Wehrle, long-standing member of the Executive Board and Chief Operations Officer, as Chairman of the Executive Board with immediate effect. At the same time Rainer Große-Kracht, member of the Executive Board and Chief Technology Officer, was appointed Vice Chairman of the Executive Board.

Celeros Flow Technology (Celeros FT), a leading provider to the world’s critical flow systems, has appointed Tommy Kassem as its new Chief Commercial Officer, effective July 1, 2021.

Pentair announced that it has named Adrian Chiu, currently the Company’s EVP and Chief Transformation Officer, to the additional role of Chief Human Resources Officer, effective August 1, 2021. Kelly Baker, the Company’s current Chief Human Resources Officer is resigning from the position to pursue an opportunity outside the Company.

Recently, Hamworthy Pumps has welcomed a new Regional Sales Director, a Regional Sales Manager, and a Data Analyst.

With a change in top management, ViscoTec is writing a new chapter in its highly successful company history. The long-standing Commercial Managing Director, Georg Senftl, will retire at the end of 2021. He will be succeeded on 1st July by 32-year-old Franz Kamhuber, who is currently responsible for global sales as Sales Director.

The Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft extended the appointment of Marcus A. Ketter (53) as the company’s Chief Financial Officer by five years – until May 19, 2027.

It is with great sadness that Europump announces the death of Prof. Bernd Stoffel, who passed away on 8th June 2021. All those who had the pleasure of knowing him, both personally and professionally, will mourn his passing. Europump and the wider pump sector has lost a strong, valuable, and committed supporter of many years.

Franklin Electric Co. Inc. announced that Jeffery L. Taylor has been appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective June 14, 2021. John J. Haines has retired as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company but will support Mr. Taylor through an interim period to ensure a seamless transition.

MANN+HUMMEL Water & Fluid Solutions (previously MICRODYN-NADIR) today announced Jeff Sanchez as the new Vice President for the group. The global membrane manufacturer has been part of MANN+HUMMEL since 2015. In his new role, Sanchez replaces Marco Nava, who has been Vice President since April 2020.

The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services elects a new president, committee chairs and Executive Board, to oversee the continued protection of Europe’s water consumers and the environment.