Nanoco Group, a company that produces nanomaterials for use in electronics industries, has recently undergone significant leadership changes with the appointment of Dmitry Shashkov as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Shashkov succeeds Brian Tenner who will step down from his position on the board and remain with the company throughout a handover period.
Nanoco specializes in producing and licensing nanomaterials, including patented cadmium-free quantum dots. These quantum dots are used in various applications across the electronics industries, such as sensors and displays, and are designed to emit light at different wavelengths without the use of toxic heavy metals.
Shashkov has more than two decades of experience managing technology companies, particularly in the electronics and biomedical fields. Prior to joining Nanoco, Shashkov was CEO of CPS Group of companies where he helped triple the business’ revenue and increase its profitability by four-fold.