Centrisys/CNP names new COO

Centrisys/CNP, the North American manufacturer of decanter and thickening centrifuges and dewatering systems, has promoted Madhavi Batchu to chief operating officer.

Madhavi Batchu, Centrisys/CNP's new chief operating officer.
Madhavi Batchu, Centrisys/CNP's new chief operating officer.

In her new role as COO, Batchu will be responsible for Centrisys/CNP's overall operations. She will work directly with CEO and president Michael Kopper, VP of product development George Kueppers, chief financial officer Gary Stinson, and other internal teams.

“I am thrilled to have Madhavi as part of our leadership team and excited to be working with her to keep Centrisys/CNP positioned as a leader in this competitive and diverse marketplace,” said Kopper. “Her industry knowledge is second-to-none, and our team members and customers will benefit from her leadership and extensive experience.”

Batchu, a 17-year veteran of the wastewater industry, joined Centrisys/CNP in 2014 and set up the company’s Applications Engineering department. She has a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from India’s Osmania University and a master’s degree in environmental engineering from Cleveland State University in Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

“I’m excited to take on this new role with Centrisys/CNP and look forward to working with our team and within the industry to develop innovative water and wastewater technologies for our industrial and municipal customers,” said Batchu. “With limitless worldwide opportunities for our technologies, this is an exciting time to be a part of this organisation.”

Centrisys/CNP recently announced that its US company leadership had reacquired complete ownership of the business.