NETZSCH Premier Technologies, Exton, PA, has hired David Watkins into the company’s Grinding & Dispersing Group as a Sales Engineer.

Adept Technology Inc., a provider of intelligent robots and autonomous mobile solutions and services, has named Glenn Hewson Senior Vice President of Global Marketing.

Fitz Chem Corp., a distributor of raw materials to industries including coatings, ink and adhesives, has hired Debbie Faber as Director of Industrial Sales - North.

William J. Ferner, President of BF SALES, has been appointed an independent agent for the Northeastern U.S. Region for Alberdingk Boley Inc.

Archer Daniels Midland Co., Decatur, IL, has promoted Gary Towne to the newly created role of President, Ethanol and Risk Management, in the company’s Corn business unit.

Kent Fung has joined Sika’s Automotive Division as Senior Market Field Manager, Automotive.

Ted Meehan, Vice President of Sales for the Coatings Removers Division of Pico Chemical Corp., Chicago Heights, IL, recently recognized his 20-year anniversary with the company.

The NACE International Institute has appointed Helena M. Seelinger as its new Executive Director.

Marjan Oudeman, AkzoNobel Executive Committee member responsible for Organizational Development and Human Resources, has accepted an offer to become President of Utrecht University.

Sartomer USA LLC, Exton, PA, has appointed a team of dedicated market managers to drive growth and leadership in each of the company’s major markets.