AN international air filtration products company with a base in Essex has appointed a group director.David Baines has taken up the newly-created role at Molecular Products Group plc having previously worked as sales and marketing director for the company, which has subsidiaries in Thaxted, Essex, Denver, Colorado, and Hong Kong.

AN international air filtration products company with a base in Essex has appointed a group director.

David Baines has taken up the newly-created role at Molecular Products Group plc having previously worked as sales and marketing director for the company, which has subsidiaries in Thaxted, Essex, Denver, Colorado, and Hong Kong.

He speaks three languages and has an MBA, and has served numerous boards of directors, including in the quality control industry. He was general manager of a venture capital-backed technology start-up.

Mr Baines said: “I thrive on challenges and am eagerly looking forward to pursuing this role in such a well-respected company as Molecular.”

Group chairman Ian McKernan said: “We are delighted that David will be joining our board to spearhead the further growth and international expansion of our business.”