Nanofilm Technologies International has appointed Gary Ho Hock Yong as group chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from January 1, 2022. The tech manufacturer also provided a business update for the third quarter ended September 30, noting that it continues to see growth momentum for its businesses year to date despite a volatile business environment amid the Covid-19 pandemic and supply chain disruptions. Ho is currently Nanofilm's deputy CEO and chief commercial officer, as well as executive director and member of the board risk committee. He takes over the role of CEO from founder and executive chairman Shi Xu, who had been appointed interim CEO in June after its previous CEO resigned due to health reasons. Shi was CEO of the group from 1999 to 2017.