AMETEK Appoints Keith J. Kowalski Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Motion Solutions (AMS) Division

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AMETEK (NYSE: AME) has announced the appointment of Keith J. Kowalski as Vice President and General Manager of the Advanced Motion Solutions (AMS) Division, effective July 1, 2024. Kowalski brings a wealth of experience, having served as Divisional Vice President and Business Unit Manager for AMETEK's Precitech TMC and Zygo businesses. His tenure at AMETEK began in 1995, where he started as a Product Design Engineer and advanced through various leadership roles. Kowalski holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science degree from the University of Connecticut and has also held executive roles outside AMETEK, including President & COO at Deringer Ney. This strategic move aims to leverage Kowalski's proven leadership to drive growth and operational excellence within the AMS Division.

Positive

• AMETEK appoints experienced leader Keith J. Kowalski as Vice President and General Manager for AMS Division.
• Kowalski has a strong track record of delivering growth and operational excellence.
• Kowalski's extensive experience within AMETEK and other companies positions him well to drive success.

Negative

• Potential concerns about continuity and gaps in experience as Kowalski transitions into the new role.

BERWYN, Pa., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) today announced the appointment of Keith J. Kowalski as Vice President and General Manager, AMS Division. Mr. Kowalski previously served as Divisional Vice President and Business Unit Manager for the Precitech TMC business within AMETEK's Ultra Precision Technologies division.

"I am pleased to announce Keith's promotion to Vice President and General Manager," commented David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Keith has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong track record of delivering growth and operational excellence within AMETEK. I am confident he will continue to drive significant success for the AMS Division." 

Mr. Kowalski originally joined AMETEK's Haydon Switch and Instrument business in 1995 as a Product Design Engineer and held various roles of increasing responsibility ultimately becoming Vice President of Technology in the Haydon Kerk business unit. In 2011, he was named Divisional Vice President and Business Unit Manager for Precitech TMC and, in 2014, became the Divisional Vice President and Business Unit Manager for Zygo. Prior to rejoining AMETEK in 2020, Mr. Kowalski was President & COO for Deringer Ney in Bloomfield, Connecticut. 

Mr. Kowalski holds a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science degree from the University of Connecticut.

Corporate Profile

AMETEK (NYSE: AME) is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annualized sales of approximately $7.0 billion. The AMETEK Growth Model integrates the Four Growth Strategies - Operational Excellence, New Product Development, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions - with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. Founded in 1930, AMETEK has been listed on the NYSE for over 90 years and is a component of the S&P 500. For more information, visit www.ametek.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK's AMS Division?

Keith J. Kowalski has been appointed as the Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK's Advanced Motion Solutions Division.

What experience does Keith J. Kowalski bring to his new role at AMETEK?

Keith J. Kowalski has extensive experience in leadership roles within AMETEK, including positions at Precitech TMC and Zygo, and executive roles outside the company, such as President & COO at Deringer Ney.

When did Keith J. Kowalski join AMETEK?

Keith J. Kowalski originally joined AMETEK in 1995 as a Product Design Engineer.

What is AMETEK's objective according to their growth model?

AMETEK aims for double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital.

What are AMETEK's annualized sales?

AMETEK has annualized sales of approximately $7.0 billion.