Humphrey Lau has actually been called as chief executive officer of DESMI, a Danish supplier of pumps, pumping systems, ecological cleansing tools as well as associated items within circulation modern technology. He will certainly prosper Henrik Sørensen, that has actually chosen to tip down on December 1, after greater than 26 years as DESMI CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
Humphrey helped 16 years with Novo Nordisk as well as Novozymes as well as 14 years with Grundfos where he most lately held the setting of Group Senior Vice President,Global Industry Business Among his worldwide experience, he developed Novo Nordisk in China from environment-friendly area in 1994, at Novozymes he supervised of numerous worldwide organization devices as well as in charge of the biofuel’s growth in 2005, as well as in different functions with Grundfos, consisting of chief executive officer of Grundfos China as well as Regional Managing Director of Western Europe Grundfos.
Sørensen, 65, has actually been chief executive officer at DESMI given that October 1, 1996, as well as an investor given that 2003. “It has been an amazing journey leading this company for more than 26 years, and I am proud to hand over the keys to Humphrey as the company is in good shape and has considerable potential. I am looking forward to continuing this journey as a shareholder and member of the Board of Directors.”
“OEP is extremely pleased to partner with Humphrey as he is an experienced executive with an established reputation having served in leadership roles of two well-respected Danish multinationals. We also thank Henrik for his many years of service to DESMI and look forward to his important role on the Board and as a shareholder,” stated Marc Lindhorst, Principal at One Equity Partners, which became part of contracts to get a bulk risk in DESMI previously this year.
“I am super excited and humble about this opportunity to be able to work together with a world class team at DESMI. Over the years I have followed the impressive development of DESMI under the strong and competent leadership of Henrik Sørensen. Together with the high performing global organization and support from a very professional owner like OEP, I am confident we can further develop and take DESMI to new heights,” stated Humphrey Lau.
