Eriez names Kohmuench as new COO

The Eriez board of directors has chosen Jaisen Kohmuench to serve in the newly created position of chief operating officer (COO), according to an announcement from Eriez President and CEO Lukas Guenthardt.

Kohmuench has been with Eriez for two decades, serving in roles of increasing responsibility in multiple locations. He is a seasoned member of the corporate leadership team, serving most recently as VP-International. He is also credited as an inventor on more than a dozen patents and has authored numerous papers for prominent scientific and technical journals.

In his new role, Kohmuench will manage all of Eriez’ major operations, including Eriez-USA, Eriez Global Flotation and Eriez international businesses. He will continue to work closely with corporate executives and functional leaders to ensure Eriez’ sustained strategic growth.

Speaking about Kohmuench, Guenthardt said, “From his earliest days in research and development, through his role managing the U.S. Flotation group and later in an overseas assignment as managing director for Eriez-Australia, Jaisen has distinguished himself as a talented leader with tremendous financial and operational acumen.”

Based in Erie, Pa., Eriez manufactures a variety of separation and materials-handling technologies.