Desalitech appoints Spinhirne as marketing VP

Desalitech, which markets the innovative Closed-Circuit Desalination™ system, has appointed ex- Siemens man Mike Spinhirne to be the company’s senior vice president.

Spinherne will be responsible for managing the company’s marketing strategy and overseeing US industrial sales.

Spinhirne began his sales career in 1981 as a district sales engineer for Betz Laboratories and has held various management positions in the US Midwest and in Texas, with experience working for GE Water Technologies. Spinhirne most recently managed a team that coordinated the integration of Siemens Water Technologies Corp into the newly formed Siemens Industry Inc as vice president of sales.

“Few people are as seasoned and well-respected in the water industry as Mike, and we’re thrilled to have him on board,” said Nadav Efraty, Desalitech CEO. “He brings the leadership and relationships we need to accelerate our rollout of industry-changing innovations in water and effluent treatment into the power, food & beverage, agriculture and other industrial sectors.