IN FOCUS

A few years ago, the management of the BUTTING companies decided to pool the purchasing activities for certain product groups for several locations in a central purchasing unit. Sebastian Ballendat took over the management of this BUTTING Einkaufsgesellschaft (purchasing company) on 1 November 2020.

SEEPEX is excited to announce a transformation to their sales organization.

Marine and offshore pump manufacturer Hamworthy Pumps has appointed Dutchman Hans Christiaan Laheij – formerly with Schottel and Wärtsilä – as CEO. The company has large ambitions for further growth in the coming years.

Pentair plc. announced that it has appointed Karla Robertson, EVP, General Counsel, and Secretary to the additional role of Chief Social Responsibility Officer (CSRO).

The WILO SE Supervisory Board has renewed ahead of schedule the appointment of the incumbent President and CEO Oliver Hermes for a further six years until 31 December 2026.

Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG announced that Dr. Britta Giesen has taken over the function of Chairwoman of the Management Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) as of January 1, 2021.

The Supervisory Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft set the course for an orderly membership transition in the Supervisory Board. Klaus Helmrich (62), currently a member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG and CEO Digital Industries until September 30, 2020, is to succeed Dr. Helmut Perlet as Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

Pentair plc announced the appointment of Gregory Knight to its board of directors effective January 1, 2021. Mr. Knight is the Executive Vice President, Customer Transformation and Business Services of CenterPoint Energy, Inc., an energy delivery company.

ABB announced that Carolina Granat is to succeed Sylvia Hill as Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2021.

Pentair plc announced the appointment of Gregory Knight to its board of directors effective January 1, 2021.