In a statement, Tenova said Roberto Pancaldi, 55, took on his new role 1 January 2018. Pancaldi, who has spent his entire career with Tenova and its parent, Techint Group, previously served as the division's chief operating officer.   

"His deep awareness of our technologies and products will guarantee the continuity of the projects and will support and stimulate the innovation drive which characterizes the Tenova’s approach to business," the company said in a statement. 

Pancaldi succeeds Andrea Rocca, who has taken a position with South American oil and gas producer Tecpetrol, a Techint Group company.