Appointments in Glaston Group’s regional organization

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Date: 4 June 2019

The new regions and the new Heads of the regions will be responsible for the Sales and Service of both Glaston and Bystronic glass products in their respective territories.

Glaston Group has made appointments to the regional organizations as of 31 May 2019. The new regions and the new Heads of the regions will be responsible for the Sales and Service of both Glaston and Bystronic glass products in their respective territories.

Glaston Group consists of three Sales Regions: Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific (APAC) and Americas.

Senior Vice President (SVP) Pekka Hytti has been appointed Head of EMEA. He moves to the position from the position as Head of Glaston’s sales and service in EMEA. 

SVP Frank Zhang has been appointed Head of APAC. Mr Zhang has been responsible for Glaston’s Sales and Service in Asia. 

SVP Scott Knisely has been appointed Head of Americas. Mr Knisely moves from the position as Bystronic glass‘ Head of Americas.

All region heads report to President & CEO Arto Metsänen.

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