Queensland-based surface engineering firm AnteoTech this week announced three new senior appointments including a new Chief Financial Officer. All three will join the company before the end of the year.

Tim Pritchard has been appointed Chief Financial Officer with effect 1 November, taking over from Duncan Cornish. He has a wide range of past experience in the technology and engineering sectors, having previously served as CFO of biotech firm Leaf Resources and renewable energy firm ReNu (formerly Geodynamics). In total he has over 25 years' management experience, and according to the ASX announcement, he has led several "successful business transformation and system implementation assignments that have resulted in significantly improved financial processes and business systems."

AnteoTech also announced the appointment of Pierre Nathie as Head of Product & Services - Life Sciences, a role focusing on the planning and commercial execution of new products, and Ian Steinhardt as Head of Market Operations - Life Sciences. Nathie will join the company on 8 November and Steinhardt on 6 December.

The new appointments come as AnteoTech has been moving to grow its life sciences business globally. According to earlier announcements, the company has been widening its distribution network for its life sciences products in Europe and Southeast Asia, and is gearing up to enter the North American market next.