John Crane Names Vice President

John Crane has appointed Jesper Østerlund as vice president, commercial and service. He joins John Crane from Chart Industries, now part of Baker Hughes, where he served as senior vice president, revenue operations and led strategies and processes across global commercial operations. In his new role, Østerlund will play a leading role in delivering John Crane’s strategy and strengthening customer relationships.

Headquartered in Slough, United Kingdom, John Crane is a global provider of flow control technologies and solutions for rotating equipment in the energy and process industries. Its portfolio spans mechanical seals, seal support systems, couplings, and filtration systems.

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