Pentair plc has separated from its Electrical business, and is now a pure-play water company with smart, sustainable water solutions for homes, businesses, industry and communities.
The Electrical business is called nVent Electric plc, a new independent, publicly-traded company. nVent shares will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange on 1 May 2018, under the symbol NVT
“Pentair is now well positioned to deliver on its strategic initiatives as a pure-play residential and commercial water treatment company focused on our belief that the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean water,” said John Stauch, Pentair president and CEO. “We believe our new focus will better position us to deliver predictable, consistent, and sustainable growth, and that our strong financial position will allow us to invest in attractive growth opportunities that maximize returns for shareholders.”
The Pentair management team includes:
- John Stauch, president and CEO
- Kelly Baker, executive vice president and chief human resources officer
- Mark Borin, executive vice president and chief financial officer
- Karl Frykman, executive vice president and chief operating officer
- John Jacko, executive vice president and chief growth officer
- Karla Robertson, executive vice president, general counsel and secretary