Nanotechnology company Smoltek is expanding CFO Gabriel Altby's mandate to include the roles of CFO and COO. This is stated in a press release.He will also be responsible for operational processes, project and delivery management, supplier negotiations, as well as administration of the patent portfolio and IT infrastructure. "I look forward to taking on the expanded responsibility. Going forward, my focus will be on eliminating operational bottlenecks, ensuring strict cost control in our development projects and creating the best possible conditions for our business areas to meet their delivery targets," says Gabriel Altby.The change will take place within the existing cost framework and is intended to strengthen project management, delivery capability and cost discipline.