BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc.
(NYSE: AME) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected
two new Vice Presidents. Brian Nash
was elected, Vice President, Operational Finance and Christopher Brooks was elected Vice President
and General Manager of Engineered Medical Components.
"I am pleased to announce the promotion of Brian Nash and welcome Chris Brooks to AMETEK," said David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer. "We remain focused on developing and attracting
executive leaders to expertly manage our businesses. Brian and
Chris possess the experience and leadership qualities which will
contribute to AMETEK's continued success."
Brian Nash Elected Vice President, Operational
Finance
In his new position, Mr. Nash will lead financial due diligence
on acquisitions and drive opportunities to improve business
performance and internal controls. Additionally, he will provide
acquisition integration support and lead company-wide financial
initiatives.
"Brian has been an excellent leader within our Finance team for
more than a decade. His experience will add tremendous value to
this position," commented Mr. Zapico.
Mr. Nash previously served as Divisional Vice President, Finance
of the Power Systems & Instruments Division since 2011. Prior
to that, he served as Business Unit Controller of Process
Instruments since joining AMETEK in 2007. Before his time with
AMETEK, he held financial and operational roles with General
Electric, Plastico Ltd., Spirent Communications, Del Monte, and II-VI Corporation.
Mr. Nash is a qualified Chartered Global Management Accountant
since 2003, studying at West Midlands College in the United Kingdom.
Christopher Brooks Elected Vice President and General
Manager, Engineered Medical Components
Mr. Brooks joins AMETEK from Illinois Tool Works (ITW) where he
most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of ITW's
Insulation Systems division since 2015.
"It is a pleasure to welcome Chris to AMETEK. He has an
extensive background in general management, business development
and operations which we expect will contribute to the success of
our Engineered Medical Components division," concluded Mr.
Zapico.
Prior to ITW, Mr. Brooks held various management positions with
increasing responsibilities in operations, engineering, marketing
and business development at Nordson, Coca-Cola, FMC, and Merck.
Mr. Brooks holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical
Engineering from North Carolina A&T State
University and a Master of Business Administration degree
from the University of North
Carolina.
Corporate Profile
AMETEK is a leading global
manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical
devices with annual sales of approximately $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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