ValvTechnologies, Inc, manufacturer of zero-leakage severe service isolation valve solutions, announced the appointment of Keith Whittaker as Director of Global Quality Management.

Based in Houston, Whittaker will report to the company?s President, Kevin Hunt, and be responsible for global quality standards, programs and systems. In this role, he will lead the development and continuous improvement of the company?s quality programs and processes to support the growth and globalisation of the company.

Most recently, Whittaker served as Director of Quality for General Plastics and Composites, L.P. for six years, where he developed and managed the corporate quality program and systems. Previously, he held senior quality management positions at Oceaneering International, Inc., Dana Corporation, and E-Z-GO Textron. He brings a comprehensive quality management and business leadership experience base to ValvTechnologies, together with an impressive track record of process improvement and change agency.

?Keith is a tremendous asset to our global leadership team,? said Hunt. ?With his experience and expertise, he will play an integral role in ensuring ValvTechnologies? quality systems and commitment to safety and reliability continues to lead the industry.?