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Osterode, Germany – 1 April
Piller Group GmbH today announces the appointment of Dean Richards as Co-Chief Executive Officer (Co-CEO), effective 1 April.
Richards currently serves as President and CEO of Piller Power Systems Inc. in the United States, where he has led the company’s operations in one of its most strategically important markets.
His appointment comes at a time of continued strength across Piller’s established mission-critical sectors, from banking and healthcare to aviation, telecoms, manufacturing, government and defence. At the same time, rapid growth in AI-driven data centres is driving new demand for resilient, high-performance power infrastructure, particularly in the United States.
He brings more than 30 years of engineering and leadership experience to the role. Dean began his career as an electrical apprentice with British Steel in the United Kingdom and has since held a wide range of engineering and management positions across the UK, Japan and the United States.
As Co-CEO, Richards joins Dr Detlev Seidel, Managing Director Group Operations. Seidel’s deep operational knowledge and experience across the business, combined with Richards’ commercial and technical expertise, form a strong joint leadership team for the business.
Richards’ appointment follows the planned retirement of Dr Zaki Slgini in June, following a transition period. The company extends its sincere thanks to Dr Slgini for his leadership and significant contribution to the development and success of the business.
Commenting on the appointment, Anthony J. Langley, Chairman & CEO of Langley Holdings plc, said:
“Dean is a highly experienced and respected leader who has demonstrated strong leadership in the United States and earned the confidence of colleagues across the Group.
His appointment adds commercial and technical depth alongside Detlev’s wealth of operational experience.
Piller has built its reputation over decades in some of the world’s most demanding mission-critical environments, and that remains the foundation of the business. At the same time, markets are evolving quickly, particularly in the United States, where growth in AI-driven data centres is increasing demand for resilient power infrastructure.
I would also like to thank Zaki for his commitment and leadership. He leaves the business in a strong position, and we wish him well in his retirement.”
Dean Richards said:
“Piller has an exceptional heritage, deep engineering expertise and a strong reputation around the world. I am proud to take on this role at an important time for the business.
I look forward to working alongside Detlev as we continue to build on Piller’s strengths and support our customers in the world’s most demanding mission-critical environments.”
Dean Richards will assume his new role on 1 April, with Dr Zaki Slgini remaining in position until June to ensure a smooth and orderly transition.
A proposito di Piller
Piller è leader mondiale nella tecnologia di protezione dell’alimentazione elettrica ed è presente nelle principali applicazioni di alimentazione mission-critical a livello globale. Per molte banche e istituzioni finanziarie, agenzie governative, operatori di data center, reti di telecomunicazioni e aeroporti, nonché ospedali, produttori di semiconduttori e farmaceutici in tutto il mondo, le apparecchiature Piller sono la tecnologia di riferimento.
Piller è stata fondata da Anton Piller ad Amburgo nel 1909. Oggi l’azienda ha sede a Osterode, vicino ad Hannover in Germania, con filiali in tutta Europa, negli Stati Uniti, in India, Asia e Australia. L’azienda impiega circa 1.000 persone in tutto il mondo.
Nel 2016 Piller ha acquisito Active Power Inc., produttore di sistemi di accumulo di energia cinetica con sede ad Austin, in Texas Active Power Inc.
Piller Group GmbH è una filiale interamente controllata dal gruppo industriale e di ingegneria britannico Langley Holdings plc e fa parte della Power Solutions Division.
A proposito di Langley Holdings
Langley Holdings plc è un gruppo ingegneristico e manifatturiero industriale con sede nel Regno Unito e di proprietà privata, attivo principalmente nella produzione di beni strumentali per diversi mercati a livello mondiale. Le aziende del gruppo Langley sono leader di mercato assoluti oppure occupano solide posizioni di nicchia nei rispettivi settori, offrendo tecnologie avanzate attraverso un approccio orientato alle soluzioni.
Il gruppo opera in tre aree principali: Power Solutions, Print Technologies e Other Industrials. Le attività del gruppo hanno sede in Germania, Italia, Francia, Regno Unito e Norvegia, con 18 stabilimenti produttivi in Europa, nel Regno Unito e negli Stati Uniti.
Langley Holdings conta oltre 90 società controllate in tutto il mondo e impiega più di 5.000 persone. Fondata nel 1975 dall’attuale Presidente e CEO, Anthony Langley, l’azienda rimane interamente a conduzione familiare.
