Pentair Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition and Provides Preliminary Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results, Revises Full Year 2026 Guidance, and Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Investor Call

July 15, 2026 - 06:36

LONDON, July 14, 2026 -- Pentair plc announced today that it has begun a search for a new Chief Financial Officer, with Bob Fishman stepping in as Interim Executive Vice President and CFO effective immediately. Fishman, who previously served as the company's Executive Vice President and CFO, takes over following the departure of Nicholas Brazis on July 10, 2026.

Alongside the leadership change, the company released preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Pentair also revised its full-year guidance for 2026 and confirmed that a conference call to discuss the quarterly results has been scheduled.

The company did not provide specific details on the reasons for Brazis' exit or the timeline for finding a permanent CFO. Fishman's return is intended to ensure stability in the finance department during the transition period. Pentair stated that the search process is already underway, with both internal and external candidates being considered.

The preliminary second-quarter figures and the updated full-year forecast suggest the company is adjusting its expectations based on recent market conditions and operational performance. Investors and analysts are expected to focus on the revised guidance during the upcoming earnings call. The company has not yet released the exact date for the investor call but noted that details will be provided in a separate announcement.