Pentair Overhauls Leadership to Drive Growth and Digital Focus
Event summary
- Pentair announces new executive roles effective March 1, 2026, including a new Chief Strategy, Innovation and Digital Officer.
- De’Mon Wiggins expands role to oversee both Pentair Flow and Pentair Water Solutions.
- Steve Pilla and Phil Rolchigo to depart, eliminating Chief Supply Chain Officer and Chief Technology Officer roles.
- Supply Chain and Transformation responsibilities redistributed to other executives.
The big picture
Pentair’s leadership overhaul reflects a broader industry trend toward digital transformation and operational agility. The company, with $4.2 billion in 2025 revenue, aims to streamline its structure to better respond to evolving customer needs and market dynamics. The elimination of key roles signals a shift toward decentralized decision-making and closer integration of financial and operational strategies.
What we're watching
- Digital Transformation
- How Adrian Chiu’s new role will accelerate Pentair’s digital initiatives and AI integration.
- Operational Alignment
- Whether consolidating Pentair Flow and Pentair Water Solutions under one leader will improve efficiency.
- Leadership Impact
- The pace at which Pentair can adapt to the loss of long-term leaders like Steve Pilla and Phil Rolchigo.
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