Badger Meter Appoints Melanie K. Cook to Board of Directors

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Badger Meter (NYSE:BMI) has appointed Melanie K. Cook, former Chief Operating Officer of GE Appliances, to its Board of Directors, expanding the Board to ten members. With nearly 30 years of global experience in profit and loss responsibilities, product lifecycle management, and supply chain, Ms. Cook brings valuable expertise in driving growth and digital transformation. Her leadership at GE Appliances, which oversaw operations for 15,000 employees, included notable achievements in diversity initiatives and environmental management certifications. This strategic move is expected to bolster Badger Meter's innovation in digital water solutions.

Positive

• Appointment of Melanie K. Cook enhances Board expertise.
• Ms. Cook's extensive experience in global operations and digital transformation.
• Focus on diversity initiatives and environmental management aligns with modern business practices.

Negative

• Potential continuity concerns as new members adapt to the Board's dynamics.

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE:BMI) today announced that Melanie K. Cook, recently retired Chief Operating Officer of GE Appliances (a Haier Company) has been appointed to its Board of Directors. The appointment of Ms. Cook increases the size of the Board to ten members.

During Ms. Cook’s nearly 30 years of global experience, she has held business unit leadership roles with full profit and loss responsibility in addition to roles in product lifecycle management, end-to-end supply chain, global sourcing, finance/audit, and acquisitions/dispositions, while delivering organic growth and driving digitization and transformational change. Her experiences cover multiple industries, channels, and functions, including international experience and a strong global business acumen.

Her most recent role as Chief Operating Officer at GE Appliances included full operations leadership for the multi-billion dollar revenue business covering 15,000 employees globally. Among her many accomplishments, she implemented an Inclusion and Diversity Talent Leaders program across Operations, established a supplier diversity initiative, and achieved ISO14001 Environmental Management System Certification.

Ms. Cook holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida. She currently serves as a non-executive director on the board of The Legacy Companies, a privately-owned food service and consumer products company, as well as several non-profit organizations.

“I’m thrilled to welcome Melanie to Badger Meter’s Board. Her wide-ranging skills and experiences will be especially valuable to the Board and management team as we continue to innovate our digital smart water solutions and expand globally,” said Kenneth C. Bockhorst, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Badger Meter.

About Badger Meter

With more than a century of water technology innovation, Badger Meter is a global provider of industry leading water solutions encompassing flow measurement, quality and other system parameters. These offerings provide our customers with the data and analytics essential to optimize their operations and contribute to the sustainable use and protection of the world’s most precious resource. For more information, visit badgermeter.com.

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Source: Badger Meter, Inc.

FAQ

Who is Melanie K. Cook and what is her role in Badger Meter?

Melanie K. Cook is the newly appointed member of Badger Meter's Board of Directors, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in global operations and leadership.

What qualifications does Melanie K. Cook have?

She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and has extensive experience in profit and loss management, product lifecycle, and digital transformation.

Why is Badger Meter expanding its Board of Directors?

The expansion aims to strengthen the Board's expertise and support the company's strategic focus on innovating digital smart water solutions.

How might Ms. Cook's appointment impact Badger Meter's business?

Ms. Cook's diverse experience is expected to enhance Badger Meter's operational strategies and innovation in water technology.

What are some accomplishments of Melanie K. Cook at GE Appliances?

While at GE Appliances, she led a multi-billion dollar operation and implemented significant diversity and environmental initiatives.