Hamworthy Names New CEO
Singapore-based marine and offshore pump manufacturer Hamworthy Pumps has appointed Hans Christiaan Laheij, 48, as its new CEO.The new CEO will join the company on January 15, 2021. He has recently worked with German propulsion specialist Schottel in the position of Deputy CEO & President Marine. For a number of years, he has held several managerial positions at Wärtsilä and he has previously been living and working in the Asia-Pacific Region for a total of 15 years."Hans Christiaan Laheij is a global leader with a strong marine industry background and significant experience from
New CEO at Svanehøj Group
solid basis for ensuring the realization of Svanehøj Group's ambitious strategy and growth plan under the new ownership. I look forward to a good and close co-operation," said chairman Søren Ø. Sørensen.Svanehøj Group, which manufactures the Svanehøj, Hamworthy Pumps, Eureka and Dolphin brands, became an independent company in the autumn of 2018, when investment company Solix purchased what was then Wärtsilä Pumps from the Finnish Wärtsilä Group.The new Svanehøj Group is present in more than 100 markets globally, and employs
Kyriacou to Lead De Nora's BWMS Unit
of its BALPURE Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) business unit. Dr. Kyriacou joins De Nora Water Technologies from Wärtsilä, where he managed the research, development, design and certification of the full Wärtsilä BWMS range. He previously undertook the same role at Hamworthy from 2009 until its acquisition by Wärtsilä and held roles at Hatlapa Marine Equipment. Dr. Kyriacou has also leant his extensive expertise in ballast water and maritime issues to the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) Ballast
