Environmental Executive Moves: Watts, Plug Power, Optoro, Xylem

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Ann CalamaiHere’s the latest news on hirings, promotions and departures among environmental leaders.

Watts Water Technologies: The water efficiency products manufacturer has appointed Todd A. Trapp as chief financial officer. Trapp comes to Watts from Honeywell, where he most recently held the position of vice president of financial planning and analysis.

Plug Power: The clean energy company has named Martin (Marty) Hull as chief accounting officer. Previously, Hull was a principal and director at the accounting firm of Marvin and Company, P.C.

Optoro: The cloud-based tech company that enables retailers and manufacturers to increase their revenue from returned and excess inventory has promoted Ann Calamai (pictured) to be the company’s first director of sustainability. Previously Calamai was a senior customer care specialist at Optoro.

Xylem: The water technology company has appointed Steven Leung as senior vice president and president of emerging markets. Leung joins Xylem from Pentair, where he most recently served as VP of global sales for the company’s valves and controls business.

Vecoplan: The recycling and waste processing technologies firm has promoted Greg Shaffer to service manager, MSW Management reports. Most recently Shaffer was a senior service technician at Vecoplan.

Marine Stewardship Council: The nonprofit, which runs a sustainable seafood certification program, has named Marin Hawk fisheries manager for US Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico fisheries. Hawk was previously with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.

XL Hybrids: The fleet electrification company has appointed former FedEx executive, Dennis Beal, to its advisory board. Most recently, Beal was vice president of global vehicles at FedEx Express. He retired in 2014.

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