Rotork appoints new chief executive officer

Flow control and instrumentation group Rotork has announced the appointment of Kiet Huynh as chief executive officer.

Mr Huynh – who is currently managing director of the group’s Water & Power and Chemical, Process & Industrial divisions – assumes his new role with immediate effected joins the Rotork Board.

The appointment comes after departing chief executive Kevin Hostetler informed the Board of his plans to return to the US last year. Mr Hostetler has now stepped down but will remain available to support a smooth transition.

Commenting on his new role, Kiet Huynh said: “I am very proud to have been appointed CEO of Rotork. The group is a world leading business, with a clear purpose and strategy, talented and dedicated people and great potential for growth to enable a sustainable future.

“I have spent most of my career in the flow control and instrumentation sectors, delivering high value solutions and services to customers and end users, including the last four years heading divisions of Rotork. I look forward to leading the team to drive growth and leverage the benefits of the Growth Acceleration Programme.”

Rotork chairman Martin Lamb commented: “I am delighted to have in place a candidate of Kiet’s calibre to succeed Kevin as CEO. During his time with Rotork, Kiet has excelled in the leadership of both the CPI division and, more recently, the Water & Power division, with a clear focus on driving profitable growth through close attention to customer needs and a strong commitment to product and service innovation. 

“He has the leadership skills and operational experience to build on the excellent progress made over the last four years through the Growth Acceleration Programme, and to chart a course for accelerated growth in the years ahead.”

He added: “I would like to thank Kevin for his excellent contribution to the business. He hands over a fundamentally much improved company to his successor. We wish him and his family every success on their return to the US.”

Kevin Hostetler said: “I am pleased the Board has selected Kiet to succeed me as CEO. I have greatly enjoyed my time at Rotork and working with Kiet over the last four years. I wish him well in his new role and will continue to support him however I can.”