Gelest Appoints European Sales Managers

Gelest: welcomed David Harwood and Peter Schroeter-Denzin as European sales managers.


Based in Edenkoben, Germany, Harwood is responsible for establishing, supporting and growing business opportunities in Europe in pharmaceuticals, chromatography and diagnostics, contact lenses, optical polymers and microelectronics. He joins Gelest with more than 25 years of experience in sales and business development management in varying roles at MinAscent Technologies, Polysciences Europe and Raschig.


Schroeter-Denzin, based south of Hamburg, Germany, is responsible for establishing, nurturing and growing the business relationships throughout Europe in industrial polymers, paint and coatings; adhesives and sealants; rubber and other industrial applications. He brings to Gelest 25-plus years of experience in sales, key account management, market development and engineering in varying roles at Eastman Chemical, Chemtura, Ineos and Albis Corp.