Graco Adds Donaldson CEO to Board, Strengthening Industrial Filtration Expertise
Event summary
- Graco Inc. appoints Richard B. Lewis to its Board of Directors, effective December 3, 2026.
- Lewis is President and CEO of Donaldson Company, a global filtration solutions provider.
- He brings operational and commercial experience from senior leadership roles at Donaldson.
- Lewis will serve on Graco’s Audit Committee.
The big picture
Graco’s appointment of Richard B. Lewis reflects a strategic move to bolster its industrial expertise, particularly in filtration technology—a growing segment in fluid management systems. Lewis’s experience at Donaldson, a competitor in filtration solutions, suggests Graco may be looking to enhance its competitive edge in industrial applications. This governance shift comes as the company seeks to navigate evolving market demands for precision fluid handling.
What we're watching
- Strategic Alignment
- How Lewis’s filtration expertise will influence Graco’s product strategy in fluid management.
- Governance Dynamics
- Whether Graco’s Audit Committee will prioritize operational efficiency under Lewis’s leadership.
- Industry Convergence
- The pace at which Graco integrates cross-industry insights from Lewis’s background in mobile and life sciences solutions.