Komptech USA has appointed Marcel Vallen as its new CEO. Vallen has over 25 years of experience in the waste handling industry, starting as a machine operator, working his way up to plant management and then to executive positions. A native of the Netherlands, Komptech says he has long worked closely with European and American machine manufacturers and has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of the market, on the technical, business and operational levels.
Prior to joining Komptech USA, Vallen was CEO of CBI Europe, importing US-made grinders and shredders for the European market.
In a press release the company says it is “very fortunate to have a person of Marcel's breadth and depth of experience to oversee the company’s US operations.” Johannes Pohl will remain President of Komptech USA.
Marcel Vallen
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