Washington-based global water technology company Xylem Inc. recently named Matthew Pine chief operating officer of the company. The role will become effective on Jan. 1, 2023, according to a press release.
“Xylem is a global leader in solving water challenges in thousands of communities around the world,” the company’s president and CEO Patrick Decker said. “We’re evolving our operating structure to make sure every customer benefits from both our global scale and the local agility we bring to each community’s challenges. Matthew has an exceptional track record of delivering operational excellence, and we’ll be working hand-in-hand to serve our customers, deliver above-market growth with margin expansion and continue to create economic and social value for Xylem’s stakeholders.”
Pine’s new tasks will consist of overseeing the company’s business segments and regions developing innovative growth strategies for Cylem and “driving cost leadership.” He is set to report to Decker.
With more than 25 years of general management, sales, marketing, digital and product management experience, Pine began contributing to Xylem in 2020, and most recently oversaw the Applied Water Systems and Measurement & Control Solutions divisions, as well as Xylem Americas. Before accepting his first role with the company, he held roles with United Technologies Corporation, Vestas Wind Systems and Lennox International Inc.
“It’s a privilege to step into this role and partner with Patrick to continue to sharpen our focus on operational excellence across the organization,” Pine said. “With strong technology leadership on a proven business model, and a large and growing installed base in attractive markets, we are already exceptionally well positioned on the long-term water trends driving demand for our solutions. Now, we are further tuning our operating model to remove complexity and drive cost leadership as we scale innovation globally and provide solutions to serve our customers.”