KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 -- Eriez® Chairman, Richard Merwin has announced the appointment of Lukas Guenthardt as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Timothy Shuttleworth who has retired.
Guenthardt joined the Eriez Board of Directors in 2011 and was named Executive Vice-President of Global Strategy and Development in 2014, according to a statement.
Merwin said Guenthardt's experience managing the company’s global subsidiaries prepared him well for the posts of President and CEO to lead Eriez’ strong position and growth opportunities in key industrial markets, including food processing, pharmaceutical, mining, chemicals, paper, rubber and metals recycling.
“Guenthardt has developed and implemented business operations systems that strengthened Eriez’ drive toward a more integrated global company,” he added.
Prior to joining Eriez, Guenthardt was with K-Tron International for 20 years, serving in various executive capacities during that time. He started in K-Tron’s research and development department and then relocated to Switzerland to direct European and Asian operations.
Eriez is recognised as world authority in separation technologies. The company’s magnetic lift and separation, metal detection, flotation, materials feeding, screening, conveying and controlling equipment have application in the process, metalworking, packaging, plastics, rubber, recycling, mining, aggregate and textile industries.
More details at www.eriez.com.
-- BERNAMA
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