BERWYN, Pa., May 4, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc.
(NYSE: AME) today announced that Ronald J.
Oscher has been named Chief Administrative Officer,
effective May 5th.
In this newly created role, Ron will oversee human resources,
information technology, legal, strategic procurement and
operational excellence. He will report to AMETEK's Chief
Executive Officer, David A.
Zapico. Ron previously served as President, Electronic
Instruments Group.
"As part of our executive leadership transition and to help
ensure we have the appropriate management structure in place to
support our growth initiatives, we have asked Ron to take on this
important new role," commented Mr. Zapico. "Ron has done an
exceptional job managing many of our key Process businesses since
joining AMETEK. This success, combined with his knowledge of
AMETEK and his more than 20 years of senior leadership experience
in management, strategy, business development and sales make him
well suited for this role."
Mr. Oscher joined AMETEK in 2010 as Vice President and General
Manager of our Materials Analysis Division and was promoted to
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Electronic Instruments
Group in 2013. In 2014, Ron was promoted to his current role
as President, Electronic Instruments Group.
Prior to joining AMETEK, Mr. Oscher held several positions with
Emerson Electric Corporation including President – Analyzers &
Solutions, Analytical Group. Previously, he served in a
number of increasingly responsible roles in sales and marketing,
planning, and general management within Emerson Process Management
and its Power & Water Solutions Division. Prior to
Emerson Electric, Mr. Oscher held engineering, and sales and
marketing roles with Westinghouse and McDonnell Douglas.
Mr. Oscher holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Fluid and
Thermal Science Engineering from Case Western
Reserve University and a Master of Business Administration
degree from Baker College.
Corporate Profile
AMETEK is a leading global
manufacturer of electronic instruments and electro-mechanical
devices with annual sales of $4.0 billion.
AMETEK's Corporate Growth Plan is based on Four Key
Strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global
& Market Expansion and New Products. AMETEK's objective is
double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the
business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common
stock of AMETEK is a component of
the S&P 500 Index.
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