Freek Snieders Appointed A-Gas Managing Director for EMEA

Freek Snieders Appointed A-Gas Managing Director for EMEA

A-Gas, a global leader in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services, has announced that Freek Snieders has been appointed as Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Freek will be responsible for driving growth in this important region by providing refrigerant circularity and end-of-life solutions for customers in the HVACR industry on the back of the F-Gas regulation and region-wide decarbonisation requirements.

“Freek is a great addition to the A-Gas team; his extensive expertise in the EMEA and speciality chemicals sector will help drive and evolve our lifecycle refrigerant management offering across the region, supporting our customers and the industry moving forward,” comments Jack Govers, Chief Executive Officer, A-Gas.

Freek commented: “I’m excited to join the A-Gas team and become part of this significant opportunity to make an important contribution towards the circular economy and to build a sustainable future. This diverse region has great potential for further growth, and it is an absolute privilege to build and lead the team to success.”

Freek will also join the A-Gas Executive Team, helping to lead the company’s next chapter of further growth and business excellence, underpinned by the company’s commitment to sustainability.

Get the daily refrigeration briefing

One email a day. Trusted by 3,000+ RACHP professionals.

Related news

Commercial Refrigeration

US States and New York City Sue EPA Over Delayed HFC Phaseout

The challenged rule extends compliance deadlines by up to six years, while EPA says the changes will curb costs for food and semiconductors.

24 Jul 2026
Refrigerants

UNEP and AREA highlight RAC technician training in Thailand

UNEP OzonAction and AREA jointly organized a side event during OEWG-48 in Thailand to examine the role of the refrigeration and air-conditioning servicing sector in supporting the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment. Around 90 participants, 45% of them women, represented governments, industry associations, training institutions and international organizations. The event focused on technician skills needed

21 Jul 2026
Air Conditioning

SDRS and TRUSCO develop Dohiemon Box for full-body cooling

The enclosure uses R1234yf and a 400 W inverter compressor, with listed energy use of 0.51 kWh at 35°C ambient.

21 Jul 2026
Commercial Refrigeration

MarketsandMarkets forecasts refrigeration coolers market at $6.85 billion

The global refrigeration coolers market is projected to grow from USD 4.72 billion in 2026 to USD 6.85 billion by 2032, according to MarketsandMarkets. The research firm forecasts a compound annual growth rate of 6.4% during the period. Market growth is linked to investment in energy-efficient refrigeration infrastructure across retail, food and beverage processing, logistics

21 Jul 2026
Refrigerants

UNEP and Syria strengthen coordination on Montreal Protocol implementation

Stakeholders prioritized stronger ozone governance, updated RAC standards and expanded technician training across Syria.

20 Jul 2026
Refrigerants

UNEP releases guide for national refrigerant lifecycle plans

The roadmap covers policy, infrastructure, financing and monitoring, with lifecycle measures projected to avert up to 67 Gt CO2e by 2100.

20 Jul 2026

Related insights