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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.

NETZSCH Pumps USA is proud to announce that Jean McAllister has joined the company as Vice President of Finance and Controlling. Jean will be based in the company’s Exton, PA office.

CIRCOR International, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Theodore (Ted) Damaskinos, Jr. as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s Hauppauge, NY facility, which operates under the Aerospace & Defense segment. Ted will report directly to Tony Najjar, President & Chief Executive Officer of CIRCOR International.

The Gorman-Rupp Company announced that at the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders of The Gorman-Rupp Company held April 24, 2025, Pamela A. Heminger was elected to the Board of Directors.

With a wealth of experience in HVAC applications, from his years as an installer to managing positions in sales and business development at Siemens, Fabrizio Vagli will now drive innovation and sustainability in GF Piping Systems’ industrial cooling business in key segments such as data centers, marine and industrial process cooling.