Thomas McNally has become vice chairman of Whatman, assuming functions from Howard Kelly, who stepped down as CEO in November, the company said last week. McNally, already a non-executive director of Whatman, will retain his new position until a new CEO is appointed. Previously, he held various positions at Abbott Laboratories.

Also, Bob Thian, chairman of Whatman, will be responsible for the integration and management of Schleicher & Schuell, which Whatman acquired in November.