New appointment boosts Markes International’s European expansion plans

Markes International Ltd has announced the appointment of Dr Klaus-Peter Sandow as General Manager of Markes International GmbH.

Sandow joins Markes on the back of a highly successful, two-decade-long career within the analytical chemistry world, encompassing both technical and commercial roles in global, blue chip electronic technology companies.

“We are absolutely delighted to have Klaus-Peter on-board,” said Markes’ Managing Director, Tim Hawkins. “The recruitment of such a high calibre professional for the pivotal role of Markes International GmbH General Manager reinforces our commitment to strengthen and further develop the DACH sales territory. His appointment is a key addition to our regional strategy”.

Sandow will be managing the German arm of the company, Markes International GmbH, alongside his role as Sales Manager for the EMEAI  region of Markes’ parent company, Schauenburg Analytics Ltd.

Commenting on Sandow’s appointment, Schauenburg Analytics’ Commercial Director, Andy Hardwick, said: “Klaus-Peter’s deep market experience and product knowledge meshes perfectly with the plans for growth that we are implementing, particularly within Europe. The timing is perfect, as we are currently investing heavily in our customer support structures, a considerable part of which is the expansion of our European Technical Centre in Frankfurt am Main.”

“I am excited to be brought on-board at such an exciting time of growth for the company,” said Sandow. “I am very much looking forward to steering the growth and development plans within the German and wider European market. There is great potential for Markes to grow its customer base here. Its innovative ethos and products are highly respected within Europe; the company is renowned for enabling analysts world-over to discover more and deliver more. I mean to ensure that this is capitalised on here, in the heart of Europe.”