The 47-year-old US-citizen holds a BSc in Marine Engineering (Texas A&M University) and joined Sulzer in 1987 as a Project Engineer (formerly Hickham Industries Inc.) During his 18-year tenure at Sulzer Turbo Services he has held several functions in the USA and Indonesia. His last assignment was as Head of Business Development for the division in Switzerland where he was responsible for the strategic development of Sulzer Turbo Services.

Ulf Berg, Sulzer CEO: “Peter Alexander brings a great deal of valuable international experience into the turbines business. With his ad interim appointment we ensured continuous leadership in the division and, at the same time, allowed enough time for a diligent evaluation. Peter Alexander performed this task outstandingly well and we are convinced that we have found the best solution.”