Mr Berry Beumer, COO, announced as an Executive Director of the Group
NETPark headquartered Kromek announce the appointment of Mr Berry Beumer, Chief Operating Officer (“COO”), as an Executive Director of the Group with immediate effect. Furthermore, Mr Rakesh Sharma OBE, who joined the Group as a Non-executive Director in October 2020, will replace Sir Peter Williams CBE as Non-executive Chairman, who is retiring from the Board on 1 January 2021.
Mr Albertus (“Berry”) Beumer, aged 56, is a technology business executive with extensive experience of delivering revenue growth in the analytical instrument, high-frequency communications equipment and optoelectronic and semiconductor materials industries. Since joining Kromek as COO in 2015, based in the Group’s Pennsylvania facility, he has played an instrumental role in the growth of the business through the expansion of Kromek’s US customer base and operations in both medical imaging and nuclear detection. Prior to Kromek, he held a number of senior roles at businesses in Europe and the US, including 14 years as Vice President, Sales and Marketing at XOS, Inc., part off Danaher Inc., a leading manufacturer of application-specific x-ray analysers, where he was responsible for driving the strategic direction of their x-ray elemental technology business.
Rakesh Sharma OBE, Chairman Designate of Kromek, said: “It is a great honour to succeed Sir Peter as Chairman. I thank him for his valuable contribution which has enabled Kromek to truly transform during his tenure, and we wish him all the best in his retirement. I am also pleased to welcome Berry to the Board. He has played a fundamental role in our growth as part of the executive team and we look forward to further benefitting from his expertise in his new role. Kromek is an ambitious company with advanced technology, extensive IP and a foothold in some of the most important markets today. We are excited about the future and delivering on our plans to secure sustainable growth and shareholder value.”
Sir Peter Williams added: “It has been a pleasure to be a part of Kromek’s journey as it has matured and scaled up over recent years into a truly international business with diversified revenue streams. As I retire, I leave the role of Chairman in the very capable hands of Rakesh who brings tremendous experience in overseeing the growth of international hi-tech engineering and manufacturing businesses. I also congratulate Berry Beumer on joining the Board and, following Paul Farquhar’s recent appointment, I leave Kromek with a refreshed and powerful team at the helm under Arnab Basu’s leadership. I will be following the business closely and look forward to watching its continued progress.”
Mr Beumer holds 80,000 ordinary shares in the Group, representing 0.02% of the issued share capital.
There are no other matters required to be disclosed pursuant to paragraph (g) of Schedule Two to the AIM Rules for Companies as regards Mr Beumer’s appointment.
News source: Kromek.
Other News
Follow NETPark On Social Media
Keep up to date with the latest NETPark news and events.
The North East Technology Park provides a dynamic and supportive environment to accelerate the growth of ambitious, innovative, high tech companies into global markets. NETPark encourages collaborative multidisciplinary links, driving innovation, enterprise and economic prosperity.
We provide companies with access to a focused and international community where talent flourishes, ideas are generated and businesses have the support and resources to compete with the best in the world.
NETPark North East Technology Park
NETPark, North East Technology Park,
Sedgefield, County Durham TS21 3FD
Call Us: (+44) 01740 625250
Email: enquiries@northeasttechnologypark.com
Web: northeasttechnologypark.com
The quality of the facilities at NETPark and the attitude of staff is first class. It has a really dynamic, innovative atmosphere.
The proximity to the universities and the infrastructure are very important factors. Ultimately having a presence in Europe is very valuable to us and we intend to stay at NETPark for many years to come.
We initially came because of the printable electronics centre but access to a highly skilled semi conductor workforce in the North East has been a key factor in us staying and growing here, as well as the value for money office space and the access to funding.
Access to quality facilities was one of the main drivers for deciding to locate the business at the NETPark. We have been able to use this as a launch pad to link into support from CPI and world-class expertise from Durham University.
CPI has developed a specialist offering to support SMEs looking to develop their printable electronics applications and our partnership with Business Durham has been instrumental in attracting several SMEs to locate here in the region.
It fits perfectly for us that we’re surrounded by like-minded companies at NETPark. There are a number of highly skilled people in the area who can help us grow our business. The facilities and services offered by NETPark are first class, they make office life simple and engaging.