People on the move: Alfa Laval appoints new MD for the UK.

Rachel Bridges has been appointed as the new Managing Director for Alfa Laval, a global heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling company. With 20 years of experience at Cummins Inc, Bridges brings valuable expertise to Alfa Laval as it prepares for further growth in sectors such as marine, energy, food and beverage, and water management. Bridges is also committed to promoting sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies in the UK. In a separate move, Thomas Nowak, former Secretary General of the European Heat Pump Association, has joined heat pump manufacturer Qvantum as VP of Government Relations and Public Affairs. Nowak aims to establish heat pumps as a widely recognized and utilized technology in Europe, emphasizing their ability to provide heating and cooling while reducing fossil fuel dependency. [Extracted from the article]