Adrian Ridge Promoted To Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Nikkiso Co Ltd has announced that Adrian Ridge will succeed Peter Wagner as Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group (CE&IG) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), after a Board vote, effective July 1.

“In six years under Peter’s leadership, Nikkiso CE&IG has more than quadrupled business, and is positioned for strong continued growth. I want to thank him for his leadership, and welcome Adrian as the group’s new CEO,” said Nikkiso President and CEO, Toshihiko Kai.

According to a statement, Wagner will stay on in a Board role as Executive Chairman for Nikkiso CE&IG Group, focusing on driving the vision and long-term strategy of the group in an advisor capacity.

Meanwhile, Ridge, who is currently Nikkiso CE&IG Group Executive Vice President, Operations and Manufacturing, will drive operational and financial results and ready the group for future growth, as CEO.

Prior to joining Nikkiso in 2018, Wagner was LEWA Group CEO and Managing Director, while Ridge joined Nikkiso in 2022 after approximately 30 years at Atlas Copco serving in various leadership positions.

A part of Nikkiso’s Industrial Division and headed by Cryogenic Industries Inc, Nikkiso CE&IG Group is a provider of cryogenic equipment, technologies and applications for clean energy and industrial gas market segments, employing more than 1,600 people in 22 countries.

-- BERNAMA