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Spring, the Innovation Centre of Excellence for the UK and Ireland water sector, has announced the appointment of Peter Perry as its new chair, marking the start of a new chapter for the organisation.

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced that Daniela Williams will join its executive leadership team as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), bringing a proven track record of driving growth for global organizations.

Franklin Electric Co., Inc. announced today that Jennifer Wolfenbarger has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Accounting Officer. As a core member of the executive leadership team, Wolfenbarger will help shape the company’s financial future by enabling growth and overseeing fiscal accountability for the entire organization.

At its recent AGM, the Association for Electrical and Mechanical Trades (AEMT) announced the appointment of Mark Brady as its new honorary President, taking over the position from outgoing President James Stevens, the CEO at Preformed Windings.

The Frankenthal-based pump and valve manufacturer KSB has appointed Dr. Harald Schwager as the new Chair of the Administrative Board. His predecessor, Oswald Bubel, who had headed the Board since January 2018, retired from the company on 16 June.

On July 1, 2025, Katharina Rath takes over the newly created position of Chief People Officer at the Voith Group. In this role, she will align the company’s corporate culture and global human resources strategy for the future.

The European Federation of National Associations of Water Services elects a new president, committee chairs and Executive Committee, to oversee the continued protection of Europe’s water consumers and the environment. Pär Dalhielm is re-elected as EurEau President, leading Europe’s water services over what will be a pivotal two years for the sector.

The Board of Directors of GF has nominated Thomas Hary as new President of GF Piping Systems, effective 1 June 2025. He succeeds Andreas Müller who has assumed the position on an interim basis alongside his role as CEO of GF.

The Board of Directors of Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has elected Jennifer L. Sherman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Federal Signal Corporation, as Chairperson effective as of May 2, 2025 for a term expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The Wilo Group has been a member of The Water Council since 2024. The cooperation between the multinational technology group and the global water initiative is based on similar interests and values. To further deepen the partnership, Svenja Ahlburg (31), Regional CSO of Wilo Americas, has now been appointed to the initiative’s Executive Board.