We are delighted to announce the promotion of Damian Tootell to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Damian steps into the role after more than 15 years of senior leadership at Isotopx and over 20 years of experience in the global scientific instrumentation sector.
Damian has been a central figure in the evolution of our noble gas mass spectrometry portfolio; he led the complete lifecycle of the NGX Noble Gas Mass Spectrometer, from initial concept through market launch to global adoption. In his new role as CEO, Damian will guide Isotopx through its next phase of growth, focusing on product innovation, strategic market expansion, and continued excellence in customer partnerships.
“I am honoured to take on the role of CEO at both Isotopx and Sercon. These are organisations with strong identities, deep technical expertise, and a shared commitment to serving the scientific community.
My priority is to support our people, strengthen collaboration with customers, and ensure that both Isotopx and Sercon continue to deliver reliable, high-quality instrumentation that enables world-class scientific research.” Damian Tootell CEO
Coinciding with this announcement is the retirement of Dr Zenon Palacz, founder and CEO of Isotopx. Zenon has long been regarded as a leading figure in isotope ratio mass spectrometry. From his early academic work through to his commercial career, Zenon played a pivotal role in advancing both TIMS and MC-ICP-MS technologies, notably contributing to the success of the Micromass IsoProbe-P and the wider adoption of collision-cell MC-ICP-MS technology. Throughout his career, Zenon was a recognised presence at major geochemistry conferences and a respected voice within the global isotope ratio community. His retirement from Isotopx leaves a significant legacy of expertise and unwavering commitment to scientific excellence that will have a lasting impact.
“I would like to pay sincere tribute to Zenon Palacz for his exceptional leadership and lasting contribution to Isotopx. He leaves behind a strong foundation, and I am grateful for the opportunity to build upon it.” Damian Tootell, CEO
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