Titomic names Chris Myers President of European division
Titomic Limited, based in Brisbane, Australia, has announced leadership changes within its European division. As part of a structured transition plan, Chris Myers assumed the role of President, Titomic Europe effective January 1, 2026, succeeding Klaas Rozema, who will transition into the role of Senior Executive Advisor before commencing a planned sabbatical in March 2026.
Myers, who has served as part of Titomic’s Senior Advisory Group and Consultant since its inception in January 2025, brings experience in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defence programmes and has been actively transitioning into the leadership role through a structured knowledge-transfer and customer engagement programme underway since October 2025. He will assume full executive responsibility on February 1, 2026.
Established under Klaas Rozema and headquartered in Heerenveen, the Netherlands, Titomic’s European division will continue to scale its capabilities in aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial markets, building on the strong foundation established under Klaas’s leadership.
“Klaas has played an essential role in building what Titomic Europe is today,” stated Jim Simpson, CEO and Managing Director of Titomic. “His dedication to the team, our customers, and the future of Cold Spray has been remarkable. We thank him wholeheartedly for his leadership, and we are grateful he will continue supporting us in an advisory capacity during this next phase.”
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Titomic said that it deeply appreciates the extraordinary leadership and entrepreneurial spirit that Rozema has brought since the Dycomet acquisition in 2021. He has been central to integrating Titomic’s technology with Dycomet’s legacy of innovation, expanding the company’s European footprint, supporting the launch of Titomic’s new facilities, and contributing to global Cold Spray adoption.
“Klaas, leaving the role of president, has positioned the European division strongly for what’s next,” added Simpson. “Chris’s background aligns perfectly with our growth strategy, and he is the right leader to expand our customer base, accelerate revenue generation, and build on the momentum across Europe.”
As part of the transition, Ferdy Touwen has been promoted to Deputy President & Head of European Operations, taking responsibility for day-to-day operational leadership, production, quality, logistics, and HR functions. Touwen will serve as the operational lead under Myers and is intended to play a key role in driving efficiency, delivery performance, and execution excellence across the European business.
This leadership transition follows the recent launch of Titomic’s global headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, and the continued expansion of its European advanced capabilities in Heerenveen that opened September 2025. Together with Australia’s APAC division, these hubs anchor Titomic’s tri-continental operating model supporting major programmes across aerospace, defence, national security, energy, and industrial sectors.
