Pune, August 19, 2014: Atlas Copco has recently appointed Zhen Chen as General Manager of Atlas Copco Product Company Pune in India. In his new mission, Zhen will be responsible for the company's operations at Pune, including both manufacturing facilities - Dapodi as well as Chakan.

Zhen brings a wealth of experience to the position complemented by a highly respected operational excellence and strong leadership background after serving in many positions in Atlas Copco China. He began his career in 2000 as a process engineer in Atlas Copco Wuxi, China and subsequently served in varied positions - production team leader for Industrial Air in 2003, manufacturing manager for Atlas Copco Wuxi in 2004, operation manager for Atlas Copco Wuxi Assembly in 2009. He was also responsible for construction project of Atlas Copco Wuxi Plant 2 in 2010 and in 2013 he became plant manager for Wuxi Oil-free air.

A native of China, Zhen holds a degree in Industry automatic control from Wuxi Jiangnan University.

"We are thrilled to have Zhen leading our factories in Pune and Chakan in India. His leadership skills, knowledge and experience will be a great asset to Atlas Copco (India) Ltd," commented Horst Wasel, President, Medical Gas Solutions division.

Zhen comments, "I look forward to living in Pune, India, working with the local team, enjoying the new culture and bringing my contribution."