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General Manager; Residential Water Systems (Water Solutions)

Pentair

Pentair is one of the world's leading global producers of Water solutions generating over $4B in annual revenue across all major categories including Pool, Commercial Water solutions and Industrial Flow technologies, selling their products across multiple regions around the globe including North America, South America, Europe and Australia.  Following its official start in 1966, Pentair's first few decades of history were decorated in ups and downs as the company entered and exited varying industries including research balloons, paper production, power tools (Delta/Porter Cable), enclosures, and electrical solutions, seemingly searching for its mainstay identity.  This dynamic changed in 2004 when Pentair officially entered the Water Solutions space via a strategic acquisition of Wicor Industries.  The next 20 years of Pentair's history have been earmarked by successes in growing into one of the most powerful, pure play Water Solutions companies across the globe.  In 2018, the final non-water business of Pentair's was divested, leaving room for continued laser-focus and investment in growth across end-to-end Water Solutions. 

In 2024, the U.S. Geological Survey conducted research estimating that over 20% of the U.S. population potentially rely on groundwater with detectable levels of PFAS -- also called "forever chemicals" -- for their water drinking supply. PFAS are persistent, do not break down naturally and are known to pose significant health risks. With consumer concern for residential water quality at an all time high, the Pentair executive team seeks a seasoned General Manager who will lead the global, high-growth ~$200M Residential Water systems business unit. This forward-thinking and inquisitive GM will set the strategy for the water systems portfolio by focusing on channel prioritization, aligning product innovation to emerging market opportunities, and inspiring a team to get behind one shared vision. 

A Foundation you can build on

Getting a sense of the foundation that has been built prior to your arrival offers a lens through which you can see where your career may go.

Pentair's Market Position

Pentair is a publicly traded leading global manufacturer and distributor of pool & spa equipment, high-quality water softening & filtration, industrial flow & pumping applications, commercial ice machines, water supply & disposal, and related products for both residential and commercial customers. With a rich history, the company has established itself as a leader in the water solutions industry through a relentless focus on innovation, quality, and customer service. They operate globally in more than 25 countries with over 11,250 global employees and are a preferred choice for individuals and businesses looking for high-quality water solutions.

History

In 1966, Pentair was founded by five individuals in St. Paul, Minnesota, with the name stemming from "penta" for the founders and "air" for their intended products. The company initially diversified across various industries, including paper mills, before evolving into a tool and eventually a water company. Throughout its history, Pentair has emphasized growth, profitability, and its commitment to creating a better world through innovative water solutions. In recent years, it has expanded its sustainability efforts and broadened its portfolio through strategic acquisitions.

The Residential Water Treatment Industry

Over the past six decades, Pentair's Residential Water Treatment business has built a strong brand reputation and has become the preferred choice for residential customers looking for high-quality water filtration solutions. Pentair's solutions are tailored to meet consumer specific needs, ensuring their customers enjoy clear, refreshing water that's expertly managed. With high-performing solutions, customers can have peace of mind knowing they work diligently to reduce maintenance requirements. From residential and commercial water solutions, to industrial water management and everything in between, Pentair is focused on smart, sustainable water solutions that help our planet and people thrive. Their thriving water product lines include water softening systems, water filtration systems, shower filters, UV systems, undersink and countertop water filtration systems and more.

Scale

Pentair as a whole brings in an impressive $4.1 billion in revenue, firmly establishing it as a market leader. Renowned for its commitment to excellence and top-notch customer service, Pentair has laid a robust foundation poised for significant expansion in market share. This growth potential is not merely theoretical; it is supported by the company's extensive cross-functional workforce, which is comprised of dedicated employees spanning various departments and expertise areas. This multidisciplinary team works in harmony to drive Pentair's Solutions, ensuring that it consistently meets and exceeds customer expectations on a global scale. With a customer base that spans the globe and numbers in the thousands, Pentair's reach is truly international, showcasing its capacity to serve and satisfy a diverse clientele.

Our Take On Pentair's Values

Prideful

Pentair's leadership and employee engagement stems from a sense of pridefulness of being a part of a premium brand, owning market share in the United States within the industry vertical. Holistically, the firm embodies a proud culture devoted to creating quality products, offering exceptional customer experiences, and driving innovation for future expansion.

Operating with a Sense of Urgency

The team at Pentair recognizes that alongside excellence in quality, speed and agility are critical to staying ahead of the competition.

Collaboration & Capability

Pentair's Water Solutions business has an overall very capable leadership team that believes in hiring talented people and fostering a highly collaborative environment for teams to thrive in this business.

What You Will Be A Part Of

As a leader at Pentair's Residential Water Solutions business, you will position the organization for its future, which requires an understanding of those around you, what they collectively stand for, and how they positively impact the world.

THE IMPACT OF WATER
Check out this marketing video that highlights the impact Pentair's Commercial Water Solutions makes on millions of lives.
AN EMPHASIS ON SUSTAINABILITY & CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY
Learn more from this video along with a deeper look through the "Impact" section on their website about the emphasis Pentair places on sustainability and making a positive environmental impact around the world.
LATEST QUARTERLY EARNINGS REPORT - Q3 2024
Check out the attached presentation and hear directly from Pentair's Executive team in this recording of their latest Quarterly Earnings Call covering performance highlights by Segment.
OVER 80 YEARS OF WATER SOLUTIONS
Watch this video created by Pentair's marketing team to get a sense for the products driving such successful growth within Pentair's Water Solutions business and the impact they've been having on customers for over 80 years.
RECENT FILTRATION SOLUTION INSTALLATION HIGHLIGHT
Check out this recent installation of Pentair's Beer Membrane Filtration Solution for a large German brewery. The entire process was completed in just 25 days resulting in a significant increase in filtration capacity.
RESIDENTIAL FILTRATION PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT
Check out this installation video highlighting the excellence and simplicity of Pentair's Residential Filtration Solution.

The Company You’ll Keep

Who you’ll work with is often more important than the work itself. Get to know the Pentair leadership team you will be engaging with in this role.

Deepak Rao (Hiring Leader)

Group President - Residential Water Treatment

Deepak serves as the Group President of Pentair's Residential Water Treatment Business Unit and oversees operations in China and Southeast Asia. He has been with Pentair since 2006, holding various leadership roles, including Vice President positions in Global Sales and Filtration Solutions where he led the business to deliver significant top line and bottom line growth through a focus on driving transformation of the organization to a customer facing, innovation driven business unit. Prior to joining Pentair, Rao held leadership roles at GE in Water & Process Technologies where he garnered a reputation as a leader in the industry. He holds a degree in Chemical Engineering and possesses expertise in product development, process engineering, and water treatment.

Adrian Chiu

EVP and President, Water Solutions at Pentair

Adrian is the Executive Vice President of the ~$1.2B Water Solutions segment at Pentair and has established himself as a well respected senior leader within the organization over the course of his 13 year tenure with the company. Prior to joining Pentair, Adrian excelled as a consultant for organizations such as IBM and PWC. In his current role as one of three segment executives, Adrian oversees the strategic direction and operational excellence of Pentair's ~$1.2B Water Solutions segment, driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial water challenges. With extensive experience in global business leadership, Adrian is committed to advancing Pentair’s mission and goals. A results-oriented leader, he focuses on fostering a culture of collaboration, sustainability, and customer-centric innovation to address the growing global demand for water resources.

John Stauch

President and CEO

Nicki Lertiz

CHRO - Water Solutions Segment

Arturo Vargas

Group Integrated Supply Chain Leader

A Day in the Life

Consumers are increasingly becoming more knowledgeable and concerned about their water quality. Aquasana conducted a Water Quality Survey in 2023 revealing, "70% of Americans are concerned about unfiltered tap water in their homes", which is a significant increase from just 17% in 2021. To address this growing market concern, Pentair has been on a mission to expand and grow their Residential portfolio, mainly through inorganic growth by acquiring notable brands in this category including Aquion, Rainsoft, and Pelican. For the last ~6 years, Pentair has been organizing, creating structural clarity for this business unit and completing thorough integration of these new companies and executing product rationalization. 

Pentair's next senior leader P&L leader in Water Solutions will drive extensive business growth for a global $200M portfolio overseeing sales, product, product strategy, with marketing and technology oversight. Residential Water Systems is a relatively new business unit, however the executive team firmly believes with the right leadership at the helm, this business will double in size over the next few years alone. This business sells through 4 main channels, including Amazon, Retail (Home Depot, Menards), Pro, and Wholesale distribution. Pentair is seeking a strong, seasoned decision maker who can drive strategic decision making around how to focus and hone in on the channel(s) that allow for greatest short and long-term growth opportunity. 

This GM will need to think big picture, understanding how to drive growth and set a targeted, strategic plan for the future while also keeping daily execution in mind. As this team continues to align and mature, this GM will need to motivate and inspire the broader team and unveil the massive growth opportunity for years to come. 

This GM will report directly to the Group President, Deepak Rao, and will be a critical component to Pentair's senior leadership team.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and drives strategy and translates business direction into global product portfolio decisions for the entire category – meeting or exceeding P&L Targets (i.e., sales, standard margin).
  • In particular drive the Go To market strategy , NPD, VAVE, SIOP and forecasting for the  category incorporating all aspects of the business including Sales, Operations, Marketing, Technology, Financial, Human Resources, Compliance, and others. 
  • Develop a strong commercialization and go-to-market strategy for each channel within the Filtration business and adjust based on market and consumer trends.
  • Responsible for establishing a key account management approach in all channels (Retail, Wholesale, ecommerce) & establishing strong relationships by driving joint marketing and development programs
  • Leads Sales and Product Management functions but indirectly aligns, inspires, and develops teams across functional and geographic boundaries. 
  • Utilizes data to diagnose business strengths and weaknesses and identify the implications for potential strategies to increase financial performance and growth.

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  • Integrates profit and revenue considerations into business and operational decisions and allocates appropriate resources by making trade-offs while maintaining a focus on achieving goals and profitability targets.
  • Develops pricing strategies and tactics through effective interpretation of market dynamics, customer insights, and profitability analytics.
  • Utilizes financial modeling and risk analysis to make decisions. Evaluates, recommends, and makes decisions based upon proposals and/or contract terms and conditions.
  • Leads value proposition definition and differentiation of product and service portfolio.
  • Identifies, champions and develops business plans for new business models ,  services and to  develop a robust recurring business revenue stream.

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of product management, business development and/or category leadership experience.
  • Experience building and executing a commercialization plan across multiple channels 
  • Strong financial acumen and the ability to drive decisions that deliver business goals.   
  • A driven leader with inspiring enthusiasm for product management and development. 
  • Ability to build and sustain strong cross-functional relationships functional to influence, ensure open communications and drive alignment. 
  • Desire to build a sense of shared purpose and vision to focus Pentair’s strategic product development and launch plans to deliver impactful, meaningful products and experiences to consumers and partners.

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  • Experience working effectively within a business unit matrix structure to ensure functional alignment and high performance. 
  • Demonstrated drive for results that contributes to a high-performance culture. 
  • Ability to adapt quickly to change and ambiguity. 
  • Experience managing and developing a diverse team.
  • Ability to travel as needed for the role.  
  • A bachelor’s degree is required and an MBA or master’s degree is preferred.
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What You Bring to the Table

Growth Oriented

From being born through acquisitions, Residential Water systems is arguably Pentair's highest growth category and is expected to double in size over the next few years. This GM will have a significant opportunity to establish and execute a comprehensive strategy impacting the portfolio and broader company relatively quickly. 

North Star

Servant leader who can provide guidance and direction that aligns all organizational efforts toward a common and well-defined goal. Serve as a constant reference point, helping the business navigate its journey toward success with clarity and purpose.

Strategic while Executing with Rigor

A leader who has the ability to think strategically, set long term goals for the organization, while being detail oriented in executing said plans and addressing challenges real-time for the business and its stakeholders. A leader who effectively bridges the gap between strategic vision and day-to-day operations. 

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