DAVISON, Mich. (Feb. 17, 2014) – Global Pump announced the appointment of Victor Krotikov as its European Union/Commonwealth of Independent States (EU/CIS) Business Development Manager. Krotikov joins Global Pump with vast experience in business development and sales in Eastern European and former USSR countries. Said Global Pump Vice President, Bud Nichols, “I was pleased to find someone with Victor’s business experience who can actively promote our products. His knowledge of import and export will greatly assist us as we look to increase our global footprint. I am looking forward to working with him to promote the entire Global Pump product range throughout the EU/CIS countries.” Fluent in Russian, English and Latvian, Krotikov received his Bachelor of Economics and Master of Science in Management from Riga University in Latvia. “Global Pump has committed to growing its international presence,” said Global Pump President, Gino Mersino. “Our success is intrinsically bound to local representation. Victor epitomizes the Global brand. He has embraced our product offering and has had an immediate and positive impact on critical intangibles including product presentation and positioning, and various import and export regulations.” Global Pump is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Mersino Group and a manufacturer of pumping solutions.