VANTAA, Finland – Olaf Nootbaar has been appointed CEO of Carbodeon Ltd., a specialist in carbon nanomaterials development and production. Nootbaar brings 20 years of experience in the semiconductor and materials industries to his new role. He previously served as Global Marketing Director at AZ Electronic Materials and Marketing Manager Functional Coatings at Rohm and Haas.

Dr. Asko Vehanen, the outgoing CEO, will join the board of Carbodeon and continue as Senior Advisor to the company.