Houston-based Retained, Executive Search Firm Sudduth Search has placed Renè Vandersalm as COO of SCS Technologies, the leading provider of measurement equipment, environmental solutions, controls and automation solutions for hydrocarbon, water and refined products in the oilfield.

“Following several successful private equity transactions and exit with Thermon Group Holdings, Renè took a sabbatical to pursue his many passions – chiefly biking in the Texas Hill Country,” said Jen Sudduth, Managing Partner at Sudduth Search. “But he missed the challenge of growing a business, and SCS’ mandate and focus on the energy transition piqued his interest.