11-06-2024

ZymeFlow appoints new CEO to lead growth

ZymeFlow today announces the appointment of Robert Young as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) responsible for all its global operations and based at ZymeFlow’s Houston headquarters. ZymeFlow’s ecofriendly and patented products and services are used in the decontamination and maintenance of energy and chemical processing facilities in the US and over 55 countries around the world.

Robert was previously President at Quest Integrity, now a subsidiary of Baker Hughes and formerly a subsidiary of Team Inc. before the acquisition by Baker Hughes. Quest Integrity is a global leader in the development and delivery of technology-enabled asset inspection and reliability management solutions focused on critical asset infrastructure across the pipeline, refining, petrochemical and power generation sectors. Robert’s other senior management roles included Applus USA providing non- destructive testing, asset integrity inspection services, geotechnical services, technical staffing, and rope access, as well as increasing management responsibilities at TD Williamson in the US, Canada, and overseas. He also has 12 years of experience in the chemical treatment industry with globally recognized companies such as Nalco. Robert is a native of Houston, Texas where he now resides with his wife and children and graduated from Texas A&M University.

Founded over 35 years ago, ZymeFlow has pioneered innovative chemical decontamination solutions for energy and chemical facilities. ZymeFlow now continues to be an industry leader with new proprietary chemistries and application methods such as ZymeFlow® Pro, Rezyd-HP®, CatZyme®, and ZymeFlow® LNG. ZymeFlow’s diverse line of chemistries are biodegradable and allow clients to meet their sustainability goals, reduce facility downtime, and lower costs. ZymeFlow’s highly experienced operations team manage the application of ZymeFlow patented and proven chemistries and processes to optimize each client’s specific goals.

Kyle Shaw, Executive Chairman of ZymeFlow, welcome Robert as CEO and said: "Today we are seeing rapid changes in energy transformation, decarbonization, and clean energy across the world. ZymeFlow products and services help reduce the carbon footprint and drive green initiatives by providing customers with more efficient facility operations, lower energy consumption, and the elimination of costly unscheduled or delayed maintenance. Robert’s combination of leadership skills, energy and chemical industry knowledge, and client-centric mindset will help lead ZymeFlow through its next chapter of transformation and growth." In addition, Kyle stated, “Robert is taking over responsibilities immediately from Tom McQueary who is leaving ZymeFlow. I look forward to Tom sharing his knowledge and experience to the ZymeFlow board over the next several months to facilitate a smooth transition.”

Robert Young commented, "I am honoured to accept this new challenge as the CEO of the ZymeFlow Group. It is a great privilege for me to have the opportunity to lead a company with such a respected and long-experienced team as well as a great product range serving global customers. I want to thank the Board of Directors for placing their trust in me to take ZymeFlow to even greater heights over the coming years."