Azelis in Canada has appointed Frans J. des Tombe as managing director, effective June 2. He replaces Tony Craske, who is now based in Europe as International Business Director, Azelis Personal Care.

Most recently, Des Tombe was vice president of DSN Chemical Transportation, a third party logistics company specialising in the movement of hazardous materials and temperature controlled chemical freight. Prior to that, he spent over 25 years in various senior roles within Cognis Canada.