News People Biomicrogels Group adds Oliver Cescotti to board The UK-based technology company looks to go public in three years. Oliver Cescotti joins the board of Biomicrogels Group. Image: Biomicrogels Group https://eb.news/GFz_vZYcTt2A Copy By Liang Lei 1 min read Dec. 22, 2021 Biomicrogels Group, which produces plant-based materials for purifying water and increasing oil extraction yield, has added Oliver Cescotti to its board. Cescotti was formerly the president and country manager of food processing firm GEA in Russia, Belarus, Central Asia and the Caucasus Region. Cescotti will be involved in business development and corporate management of Biomicrogels, which has offices in China, Poland, Russia and the United Kingdom. The firm entered the Southeast Asia market in 2019 and is involved in improving palm oil production in Malaysia and Indonesia. The firm announced last week that it intends to go public by 2024. “I am happy to accompany the team of the Biomicrogels Group on their way to the IPO,” said Cescotti. “I am confident that our cooperation will benefit leading industrial enterprises throughout the world and will help reduce environmental damage from carbon emissions, as well as preserve fresh water for future generations.” Cescotti, who hails from Germany and has been an entrepreneur for over 30 years, is also a board member of the German-Russian Chamber of Commerce. Did you find this article useful? Help us keep our journalism free to read. We have a team of journalists dedicated to providing independent, well-researched stories from around the region on the topics that matter to you. Consider supporting our brand of purposeful journalism with a donation and keep Eco-Business free for all to read. Thank you. Find out more and join The EB Circle → Find out more and join The EB Circle → Related to this storyTopicsCarbon & ClimateEnergyManufacturingRegionsAsia PacificGlobalTagsbiotechnologyoilpalm oilwater treatmentSDGs9. Infrastructure12. Consumption Most popular News / Carbon & Climate Singapore students rally against fossil fuel firms' interference in universities The group contends that the likes of Shell, ExxonMobil, and BP should not be allowed to promote their … Singapore students rally against fossil fuel firms' interference in universities News / Food & Agriculture How I got here… forestry sustainability expert, Aida Greenbury The outspoken former Asia Pulp and Paper executive tells Eco-Business about navigating the politics of sustainability leadership roles, … How I got here... forestry sustainability expert, Aida Greenbury News / Water 24 hours with… Lang Tengah Turtle Watch site manager Jason Gan Among the many responsibilities he has as site manager, Jason Gan's job involves him waking up at odd … 24 hours with… Lang Tengah Turtle Watch site manager Jason Gan News / Energy EU plans may boost Asian nuclear ambitions but progress likely to stutter, say analysts Geographical and technical hurdles coupled with a gas glut in Asia mean nuclear power is unlikely to gain … EU plans may boost Asian nuclear ambitions but progress likely to stutter, say analysts News / CSR Sustainability consultancy acquisitions triple in a year This acquisition frenzy reflects a surge in pandemic-era corporate demand for sustainability services and expertise. Sustainability consultancy acquisitions triple in a year News / Policy & Finance AIA appoints Leong Li Sun as Singapore head of ESG Leong is joining the insurance giant a month after the company committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. AIA appoints Leong Li Sun as Singapore head of ESG Featured Events Global The Liveability Challenge 2022 14 Jan 2022 • Awards The Liveability Challenge 2022 Global IIX Impact Partners investor showcase webinar 27 Jan 2022 • Virtual Event IIX Impact Partners investor showcase webinar Rotterdam World Hydrogen 2022 Summit & Exhibition 8 Mar 2022 • Awards World Hydrogen 2022 Summit & Exhibition Singapore Geo Connect Asia 23 Mar 2022 • Community Geo Connect Asia New York Reuters Events: Responsible Business USA 2022 19 Apr 2022 • Conference Reuters Events: Responsible Business USA 2022 Publish your event