In 1994 Cat Tech offered Karl a full-time role as Operations Manager of the UK Region, which soon lead to him becoming a General Manager and Director.

In 1997 Karl co-invented and patented a Tubular Loading Device as a unique technology for the company, he also pioneered the development of multi task DP systems for tubular process vessels.

Karl spearheaded the International expansion of Cat Tech opening the Cat Tech branch in Singapore in 2000, Thailand in 2004, China in 2006, and continues expanding in these countries to date whilst also continuing to develop our joint working relationships in the Middle East, South America, and the African Continent.

In 2012 Karl headed up the Management buyout of the Cat Tech’s International Regions, established Cat Tech International Ltd. and became the company’s CEO. Cat Tech International also purchased the rights to manufacture the Sentry 4, Breathing Apparatus Life Support system, and established Breathe Safe International Ltd as a CTI subsidiary company. Breathe Safe, achieved CE certification for the Sentry 4 System in 2016.

Karl is always looking for new and infinitive ideas that can help transform the way Cat Tech execute catalyst handling whilst also looking for new regions to expand.

He was recruited in Louisville, Kentucky with a group of other young ambitious individuals under the auspice that he would be relocated to a expansion division after completing training. Bryan was relocated to Houston Texas in August of 1980 to help start up the Southwest region for Cat Tech. During his tenure, Bryan has held posts in Houston, Tx - Corpus Christi, Tx - Baton Rouge, La - Jubail, Saudi Arabia and Singapore but he still calls Texas his home.

In 2020, Gareth immigrated to the UK and was eager for the opportunity to return to the industrial sector with Cat Tech, after 2 years as CFO in the print and service industry. Gareth also took on his CIMA UK qualification in this time, and completed all three qualification levels in nine months.
Gareth is keen to bring his experience in driving growth, and financial acumen to Cat Tech, as Cat Tech extends operations into new regions and organically develops existing regions.

Over more than two decades in the industry, he has developed a strong background in catalyst handling operations, project management, operational leadership, and health and safety management.

In 2014, Kevin successfully completed the NEBOSH qualification, further strengthening his expertise in maintaining safe and efficient operations across complex industrial environments. His career progression reflects his broad operational knowledge and leadership capabilities, advancing from Project Manager to Operations Manager, then General Manager, and most recently to Regional Manager.

Kevin joined Cat Tech Europe Ltd in a leadership capacity and has played a key role in managing operational resources, supporting project delivery, and driving business performance throughout the region. As Regional Manager, he is responsible for overseeing regional operations, resource allocation, customer support, and strategic growth initiatives across Europe.

Kevin brings over 20 years of international industry experience, with a proven track record in project execution, operational leadership, workforce management, and delivering safe, efficient catalyst handling services across the refining and petrochemical sectors.

In 2014, Kelvin moved on to regional operation management (APAC) for TDW taking the lead in 3 service centers in Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia.

Kelvin joined Cat Tech in 2019 as Operations Manager where he gained experience in catalyst handling activities on site before moving to the Regional Manager position where he manages and control the resources in the Singapore region.

In 2006, Bryan opened Horizon Construction and Remodelling company to service the Greater Houston, TX area.

By 2009, Bryan decided to enter the Petrochemical Industry with Cat Tech/Clean Harbors. He started as a Reactor Entry Technician working hard to learn the craft and quickly earned a Supervisory role for the effort. During his time with the company, Bryan also became a Certified Occupational Safety Specialist.

At the end of 2014 Bryan was offered a position as a Site Safety Supervisor for Qualspec. There he and the site team achieved multiple OSHA VPP recertifications and even won the President’s Contractor Safety Award for global recognition with the client. In 2016 Qualspec was purchased by Team Industrial Services, and by 2017 Bryan had earned an API 510 Pressure Vessel Inspector’s certification plus was promoted to Branch Safety Manager for Inspection and Heat Treating.

In 2019 Bryan returned to his roots as Cat Tech was re-entering the US market in the role of Operations Manager. Not long after Bryan was promoted to Regional Manager to oversee business in the Americas and Caribbean. Since entering the new role he has been certified as an NCCER Boilermaker to help his team better learn the craft.