Christopher Kulp has been appointed manager of new business development at custom manufacturer Richman Chemical, based in Lower Gwynedd, PA, US.
Dr Michael Petrone is to join Magainin Pharmaceuticals as vp of clinical research. He will oversee development of drug candidates. He joins from Roberts Pharmaceuticals.
The UK Chemical Industries Association has welcomed Dr Anil Kumar as director of people, knowledge and communication. His responsibilities include employment affairs.
Bob McAlster has been promoted to general manager of ProMinent Fluid Controls in the UK. He replaces Andy Elphick, who is to become chairman of the firm.
Haltermann Custom Processing has made Donald Power svp, operations, John Kill vp sales & marketing and Michael Szady marketing manager at its Houston, TX, US site.
ICI has promoted Tim Scott to the post of chief financial officer. The appointment will become effective when current cfo Alan Spall retires at the company agm in May.
Graham Lawrence is to join Rietschle as southern process systems engineer for the company. He will oversee projects in pharma and chemical markets.
Mark Norris has been promoted to sales and marketing director of DataCell. He will set up a US office, and hopes to increase the company's overall growth by 25% p.a.
Claire Bentley has joined Borolabs in the UK. She will look after sales of the company's temperature control and monitoring equipment in parts of the UK.
Heidi Yarwood has been named as marketing assistant with Goring Kerr. In her new role she will support custom and market focus worldwide.
Genelabs has appointed its chairman Irene Chow as chief executive officer and chairman. She was previously ceo, up until May 1999 when she was made chairman.