July 12, 2002 -- Pentair Water has announced the hiring of two key professionals to top positions in the company.
Jorge Fernandez will lead Pentair Water's growth initiatives in developing markets in the capacity of Sr. Vice President of Developing Markets. Bill Waltz will assume the leadership role for Pentair Water Treatment as Vice President and General Manager.
Fred Leers, Managing Director for Pentair Water Asia-Pacific and Gautam Khanna, General Manager for Pentair Water India will report to Jorge Fernandez. Jorge had served as President of Pentair Water Treatment North America for the past five years.
Pentair Water Treatment is a major contributor to Pentair's business. Jorge Fernandez has been instrumental in developing exciting new growth initiatives for Pentair Water Treatment.
In addition, he has coordinated the company's global investments in the water treatment business resulting in strong global reach and recognized influence within the industry. "His knowledge of global markets and the water industry will serve us well as he leads these significant growth initiatives," says Rick Cathcart, President and Chief Operating Officer, Pentair Water.
Bill Waltz has served as VP and GM of Pentair Pump Group's Aurora Pump operation and has lead that business to new levels of profitability and innovation while also managing international sales for the entire Pump Group. Bill was also the leader of Pentair Water's very successful launch of the global supply management initiative. For more information, contact Albin Erhart at (888) 784-9065 or (262) 784-4490.
Headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Pentair Water Treatment (www.pentairwater.com) is known for marketing Fleck Controls® valves, Structural® pressure vessels and cabinets, WellMate® tanks, and CodeLine® membrane housings.
The parent company, Pentair is a St. Paul-based manufacturer whose core businesses compete in tools, water technologies, and enclosures markets. Pentair employs 11,500 people in more than 50 locations around the world.
