Nikkiso Co. Ltd. announced today, after a Board vote, that effective July 1, 2024, Adrian Ridge will succeed Peter Wagner as Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases Group’s (part of Nikkiso’s Industrial Division) Chief Executive Officer. Wagner will stay on in a Board role as Executive Chairman for Nikkiso CE&IG Group.
As CEO, Ridge, who is currently Executive Vice President of operations and Manufacturing for Nikkiso CE&IG Group, will drive operational and financial results and prepare the Group for future growth. Wagner’s new role as Executive Chairman will focus on driving the vision and long-term strategy of the Group in an advisor capacity.
“In six years under Peter’s leadership, Nikkiso CE&IG has more than quadrupled business and is positioned for strong continued growth,” said Toshihiko Kai, President and CEO of Nikkiso. “I want to thank him for his leadership and welcome Adrian as the Group’s new CEO.”
Prior to joining Nikkiso in 2018, Wagner was CEO and Managing Director at LEWA Group. Ridge joined Nikkiso in 2022 after approximately 30 years at Atlas Copco, serving in various leadership positions.
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