DEAN Ekkaia has been appointed as Director of Product Management for optical sorting solutions at Duravant, the company which provides sorting and handling solutions for potatoes.
He will manage global activities that support development and sales of advanced sorting technologies that help food processors and packers optimise product quality, increase yield and maximise production efficiencies.
Jack Lee, Duravant Group President – Food Sorting and Handling, said: “For the first time, we’re combining the optical sorting expertise of Key Technology, Multiscan and WECO under unified product management. This strategic consolidation allows us to accelerate innovation while fostering better collaboration between our teams, delivering superior equipment and aftermarket services that give our customers stronger competitive advantages.”
Dean brings more than 15 years of experience in product management and leadership for automation and food processing equipment. Most recently, he served as an independent consultant advising on industrial product management strategies including AI adoption. Prior to that, he spent nearly seven years at Bühler in product management leadership roles, including as Global Product Management Director.
He said: “Ultimately, what motivates me every day is knowing the products our sorters inspect go on to feed families just like mine. It’s a privilege to help advance technologies that contribute to safer, better food for everyone.”
