Ed Wagner

Ed Wagner

Key Technology, the US-based processing systems group, has appointed Edward Wagner as its new senior vice-president of global operations, responsible for planning and managing the group's strategic direction.

Mr Wagner previously served in a consulting role as an operations specialist for Amtech Systems, as vice-president and general manager of VEECO Instruments Slider Division, and president and CEO of Intrabay Automation.

'Ed brings an unusual and impressive breadth of knowledge and experience to this critical position,' said group president and CEO David Camp. With executive-level experience in sales, operations, product development and launch, global business development and general management, he has led turnarounds, restructurings, acquisitions, alliances and major growth strategies in highly competitive markets.'

Mr Wagner added: 'I am very pleased to become part of Key's management team. The company's growth strategy is exciting and solid.'