ValvTechnologies, Inc announced the appointment of Cliff Horsburgh as Regional Director, Asia Pacific, with immediate effect. Based in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, Horsburgh will have senior management responsibility for leading sales growth in the Asia-Pacific region. With more than 30 years of experience in the valve and pump industry, he brings extensive global business management and sales experience to the company.

A native of Scotland, Horsburgh spent most of his career with the Weir Group, most recently as General Manager for South-East Asia for the Weir Power and Industrial, and held international sales and general management responsibilities for Africa, the Middle East and Europe in earlier roles at Weir. He also worked for SPP Pumps in Southeast Asia.

?Cliff?s expansive industry experience, together with his strong leadership skills and customer-focus, makes him an excellent fit,? said Kevin Hunt, President, ValvTechnologies. ?We welcome him to our international management team and look forward to his sales leadership in this critically important growth region for our business,? he added.