International process engineering specialist Manrochem Ltd has appointed Nandishkumar Thippeswamy as process and strategy director.

Mr Thippeswamy is a chartered chemical engineer with an executive MBA and has a wealth of experience in all aspects of process engineering, having spent more than 20 years managing diverse projects as a project manager and a lead engineer.

He is pictured with engineering director Andrew Pearson, technical director Dave Wakefield and business director Edward Jennings.

Mr Jennings said: “Nandish is well known and respected within the industries we operate and we are delighted to welcome him onto the Manrochem board.

“Since the completion of a management buy-out in January, 2013, Manrochem has seen its turnover and profits increase significantly and the appointment of Nandish will enhance our services and allow the company to continue its growth within our controlled expansion plans.”

Established in 1990, Manrochem Ltd is based at New North Parade in Huddersfield and employs 20 people.

It also has an Asia and Middle East office in Chennai, Southern India and delivers specialist design, build and commission projects for a large and diverse blue chip client base.