New Appointments

Mats Rahmström, CEO of Atlas Copco, is to leave the group after 35 years.

Industrial gases major Messer has appointed Elena Skvortsova as President and CEO of the Americas region.

Abydee Butler Moore, President and CEO of Butler Gas, has been elected as President of the International Oxygen Manufacturers Association (IOMA).

Total Helium has appointed Robert Johnston, current Director of the company, as its interim CEO, effective immediately.

Propellant, refrigerant and specialty gas products manufacturer Diversified CPC has appointed Erik Tian as Vice-President of Finance.

Lucy Andreas has taken on the role of heading A-Gas Rapid Recovery’s operations in the Benelux countries, overseeing a team dedicated to the recovery of refrigerants within the refrigeration and HVAC industries.

Helium exploration company Helium One has appointed Graham Jacobs to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Air Liquide has appointed Matthieu Giard as CEO of the Americas hub.

Cylinder and bulk tank specialist Cyl-Tec has promoted Chris Kourcklas to the position of Senior Regional Sales Manager.

Renewable energy company Drax has appointed Miguel Veiga-Pestana as Chief Sustainability Officer.