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Nikkiso CE&IG Group Strengthens Leadership Team With Jeff Mumford’s Promotion 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (CE&IG), part of Nikkiso Co Ltd’s Industrial Business segment, has appointed Jeff Mumford as its new Executive Vice President of Operations and Manufacturing, effective Jan 2.

In this role, Mumford will oversee global operations and manufacturing as well as managing corporate departments including information technology (IT), Facilities, Safety Health Environmental and Quality (SHEQ), and Project Management.

Nikkiso CE&IG Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Adrian Ridge in a statement said Mumford’s leadership and dedication to continuous improvement have been proven throughout his career, and is recognised for his ability to drive transformational change while maintaining focus on growing the business.

Mumford joined Nikkiso in 2016 as a project manager and has since been promoted several times into leadership roles, including Procurement Director, Project Management Director and General Manager at the group’s Las Vegas operations.

During his tenure at Nikkiso, Mumford has successfully implemented efficiencies and contributed to business growth.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Literature and Linguistics from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and is a certified Project Management Professional.

A provider of cryogenic equipment and solutions worldwide, the group is headed by Cryogenic Industries Inc in Southern California, United States, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nikkiso Co Ltd.

-- BERNAMA