Rachel Bridges joins Alfa Laval as Managing Director

Alfa Laval, the global heat transfer, separation and fluid handling company has appointed Rachel Bridges as the Managing Director and she will be the first woman to take up this position.

Prior to Alfa Laval, Rachel has worked at Cummins Inc. for over 2 decades that makes her an expert in the industry. This extensive experience of hers, makes the position at Alfa Laval even more suitable for Rachel. Her tenure will include the responsibility of taking care of sectors like marine, energy, food and beverage, and water management.

She stated, “I’ve been connected to Alfa Laval for a long time and know it’s a fantastic company to work for – many of the people I met early on in my career are still here which is testament to its ethos. It’s a force for good in the engineering world as its technologies, culture and services are all charged for a sustainable future. There’s a lot of cross-over in the products and sectors that Alfa Laval serves, and I’m really energised by the fact I can apply my marine experience across this unique industry.”

She added, “There’s a lot of synergies between the role I have just left and the one I have taken on at Alfa Laval. I’m especially looking forward to joining another business which has a very strong culture focused on sustainability and personal development. Promoting women into technical roles, creating new opportunities, and inspiring young people into a career in engineering is a particular passion of mine.”