IDEX Corporation have announced that Eric D. Ashleman has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective December 15, 2020.
Mr. Ashleman has served as IDEX’s Chief Operating Officer since February 2015 and President since February 2020. He will continue to hold the title of President in his new position.
This announcement follows the decision by Andrew K. Silvernail to step down as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the IDEX Board of Directors, effective December 15, 2020, to pursue an opportunity at a privately held company. In connection with the announcement, Mr. Ashleman will join the IDEX Board on December 15, 2020.
The Company also announced that William M. Cook has been named Non-Executive Chairman of the IDEX Board, effective December 15, 2020. Mr. Cook, who joined the IDEX Board in 2008, currently serves as Lead Independent Director and a Member of the Board’s Audit Committee.
“Eric is an inspiring leader with extensive knowledge of our business, deep insights into our market opportunities and a passion for bringing out the best in our people and delivering innovative solutions to our customers,” said Mr. Cook. “During his nearly 13-year tenure at IDEX, including serving as our COO for the past five years, Eric has played an integral role in developing the IDEX Difference, building our team and delivering excellence for our customers and shareholders.
“Over the last five years, Eric has worked closely with Andy and the entire management team and his promotion to CEO is the natural outgrowth of our Board’s succession planning and leadership development processes. Eric is the ideal choice to build upon IDEX’s track-record of success.”
“I am honoured to be named IDEX’s CEO during this important time in the Company’s history,” said Mr. Ashleman. “Over the last five years, I have had the pleasure to work alongside Andy and learn firsthand what it takes to successfully grow our business.
“While the economic environment remains challenging, IDEX has a strong foundation and remains uniquely advantaged to succeed due to our resilient business model, highly engineered product portfolio, diversified and global end markets and the deep bench of talent that exists throughout the organisation.
“I am very excited to work closely with the Board and management team to drive IDEX toward future growth, continued industry leadership and sustained shareholder value creation.”
