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Helmuth Ludwig
Helmuth Ludwig
Board Chair; Retired Global CIO, Siemens; Professor of Practice for Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Southern Methodist University
Dr. Ludwig has served as a member of the Board since January 2016. From October 2016 until his retirement in December 2020, he served as Global CIO for Siemens, a leading technology company. He previously served as CEO of the Siemens Industry Sector in North America and was President of Siemens PLM Software, where he is credited for having successfully led the integration of the organization's 50 legal entities and multiple facilities across 26 countries. Earlier in his career, Dr. Ludwig held a number of international assignments at Siemens in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. He teaches as Clinical Professor for Strategy and Entrepreneurship at SMU's Cox School of Business in Dallas. Dr. Ludwig is a known expert and regular speaker at industry conferences on the Internet of Things and "Industry 4.0". Dr. Ludwig’s qualifications to sit on our Board include his proven manufacturing leadership skills, extensive international experience, and his success in leading the integration and simplification of a complex global enterprise.
Dr. Ludwig has served as a member of the Board since January 2016. From October 2016 until his retirement in December 2020, he served as Global CIO for Siemens, a leading technology company. He previously served as CEO of the Siemens Industry Sector in North America and was President of Siemens PLM Software, where he is credited for having successfully led the integration of the organization's 50 legal entities and multiple facilities across 26 countries. Earlier in his career, Dr. Ludwig held a number of international assignments at Siemens in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. He teaches as Clinical Professor for Strategy and Entrepreneurship at SMU's Cox School of Business in Dallas. Dr. Ludwig is a known expert and regular speaker at industry conferences on the Internet of Things and "Industry 4.0". Dr. Ludwig’s qualifications to sit on our Board include his proven manufacturing leadership skills, extensive international experience, and his success in leading the integration and simplification of a complex global enterprise.
Samuel R. Chapin
Samuel R. Chapin
Retired Executive Vice Chairman, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Mr. Chapin has served as a member of the Board since January 2019. Mr. Chapin retired from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, a global financial services company, in 2016 after 34 years with the company. He served in a number of senior positions during his career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch including responsibility for the firm’s global Investment Banking Group and as Executive Vice Chairman responsible for many of the firm’s global corporate relationships. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of PerkinElmer, a global healthcare and life sciences equipment and services company. He also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lafayette College. Mr. Chapin’s qualifications to sit on our Board include his extensive experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and corporate strategy.
Mr. Chapin has served as a member of the Board since January 2019. Mr. Chapin retired from Bank of America Merrill Lynch, a global financial services company, in 2016 after 34 years with the company. He served in a number of senior positions during his career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch including responsibility for the firm’s global Investment Banking Group and as Executive Vice Chairman responsible for many of the firm’s global corporate relationships. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of PerkinElmer, a global healthcare and life sciences equipment and services company. He also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees, Lafayette College. Mr. Chapin’s qualifications to sit on our Board include his extensive experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and corporate strategy.
Tina Donikowski
Tina M. Donikowski
Retired Vice President, Global Locomotive Business, GE Transportation
Ms. Donikowski has served as a member of the Board since March 2017. Ms. Donikowski retired from General Electric Company, a diversified industrial company, in October 2015 after 38 years with the company. She served in a number of senior positions during her career at General Electric Company, including most recently as Vice President, Global Locomotive Business, GE Transportation, from January 2013 until her retirement. She currently also serves on the Board of Directors of Atlas Copco AB, a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions based in Stockholm, Sweden, and Eriez Magnetics, a privately held manufacturer and designer of magnetic, vibratory, and metal detection applications based in Erie, Pennsylvania. She also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees, Gannon University, and the Board of Trustees, Boys & Girls Club of Erie, Pennsylvania. Ms. Donikowski's qualifications to sit on our Board include her extensive experience in leading technology businesses and her strong operations background.
Ms. Donikowski has served as a member of the Board since March 2017. Ms. Donikowski retired from General Electric Company, a diversified industrial company, in October 2015 after 38 years with the company. She served in a number of senior positions during her career at General Electric Company, including most recently as Vice President, Global Locomotive Business, GE Transportation, from January 2013 until her retirement. She currently also serves on the Board of Directors of Atlas Copco AB, a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions based in Stockholm, Sweden, and Eriez Magnetics, a privately held manufacturer and designer of magnetic, vibratory, and metal detection applications based in Erie, Pennsylvania. She also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees, Gannon University, and the Board of Trustees, Boys & Girls Club of Erie, Pennsylvania. Ms. Donikowski's qualifications to sit on our Board include her extensive experience in leading technology businesses and her strong operations background.
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Bruce M. Lisman
Retired Chairman, JP Morgan Global Equities
Mr. Lisman has served as a member of the Board since June 2020. Mr. Lisman retired in 2009 from JP Morgan Chase & Co., where he had served as Chairman of the Global Equities Division. From 1987 to 2008, he was Co-Head of the Global Equity Division at Bear Stearns Companies. Mr. Lisman serves as a director of Myers Industries, Inc., a material handling and distribution company, and Associated Capital Group, Inc., a financial services company that was spun-off from GAMCO Investors, Inc. He also is a director for National Life Group, a mutual life insurance company, and PC Construction, a designer and builder of water treatment plants and commercial buildings. He previously served as a director of The Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack from 2015 to 2016, Merchants Bancshares from 2006 to 2015 and Central Vermont Public Service from 2004 to 2009. Mr. Lisman's qualifications to sit on our Board include his financial, global business and leadership expertise.
Mr. Lisman has served as a member of the Board since June 2020. Mr. Lisman retired in 2009 from JP Morgan Chase & Co., where he had served as Chairman of the Global Equities Division. From 1987 to 2008, he was Co-Head of the Global Equity Division at Bear Stearns Companies. Mr. Lisman serves as a director of Myers Industries, Inc., a material handling and distribution company, and Associated Capital Group, Inc., a financial services company that was spun-off from GAMCO Investors, Inc. He also is a director for National Life Group, a mutual life insurance company, and PC Construction, a designer and builder of water treatment plants and commercial buildings. He previously served as a director of The Pep Boys-Manny, Moe & Jack from 2015 to 2016, Merchants Bancshares from 2006 to 2015 and Central Vermont Public Service from 2004 to 2009. Mr. Lisman's qualifications to sit on our Board include his financial, global business and leadership expertise.
Najjar
Tony Najjar
President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Najjar was named Chief Operating Officer and Interim President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 19, 2022, and President and Chief Executive Officer on August 10, 2022. He previously served as the President, Aerospace and Defense Group from February 2018 through January 2022. He served as Vice President, Aerospace and Defense in the Advance Flow Solutions Group from October 2016 to February 2018 and Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Aerospace and Defense Group, from April 2015 to October 2016. Before joining CIRCOR, Mr. Najjar served as Programs Manager, Business Development and Mergers & Acquisitions at Rockwell Collins, a multinational manufacturing company, from October 2011 to April 2015. He has spent nearly 36 years in the aerospace and defense industry in engineering, sales, and general management roles, including leadership positions at Rockwell Collins and Kaiser Aerospace. Mr. Najjar holds both a bachelor's degree and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

Mr. Najjar was named Chief Operating Officer and Interim President and Chief Executive Officer effective January 19, 2022, and President and Chief Executive Officer on August 10, 2022. He previously served as the President, Aerospace and Defense Group from February 2018 through January 2022. He served as Vice President, Aerospace and Defense in the Advance Flow Solutions Group from October 2016 to February 2018 and Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Aerospace and Defense Group, from April 2015 to October 2016. Before joining CIRCOR, Mr. Najjar served as Programs Manager, Business Development and Mergers & Acquisitions at Rockwell Collins, a multinational manufacturing company, from October 2011 to April 2015. He has spent nearly 36 years in the aerospace and defense industry in engineering, sales, and general management roles, including leadership positions at Rockwell Collins and Kaiser Aerospace. Mr. Najjar holds both a bachelor's degree and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Oklahoma State University and an MBA from Pepperdine University.

John (Andy) O’Donnell
John (Andy) O’Donnell
Retired President, Western Hemisphere Operations and Vice President of Baker Hughes
Mr. O'Donnell has served as a member of the Company's Board since November 2011. Until his January 2014 retirement, Mr. O'Donnell had worked at Baker Hughes, an oilfield services company, since 1975. He served as Vice President of Baker Hughes since 1998 and was appointed to Vice President, Office of the Chief Executive Officer in 2012, a role in which he served until his retirement. From 2009 to 2011, Mr. O'Donnell was President, Western Hemisphere Operations of Baker Hughes. He was President of Baker Petrolite Corporation from 2005 to 2009 and President of Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids from 2004 to 2005. He served as Vice President, Business Process Development at Baker Hughes from 1998 to 2002 and as Vice President of Manufacturing at Baker Oil Tools from 1990 to 1998. Mr. O’Donnell also serves on the Board of Directors of Cactus, Inc., where he is a member of its Audit Committee. Mr. O'Donnell's qualifications to sit on the Board include his experience in international energy markets and leading multi-national manufacturing operations.
Mr. O'Donnell has served as a member of the Company's Board since November 2011. Until his January 2014 retirement, Mr. O'Donnell had worked at Baker Hughes, an oilfield services company, since 1975. He served as Vice President of Baker Hughes since 1998 and was appointed to Vice President, Office of the Chief Executive Officer in 2012, a role in which he served until his retirement. From 2009 to 2011, Mr. O'Donnell was President, Western Hemisphere Operations of Baker Hughes. He was President of Baker Petrolite Corporation from 2005 to 2009 and President of Baker Hughes Drilling Fluids from 2004 to 2005. He served as Vice President, Business Process Development at Baker Hughes from 1998 to 2002 and as Vice President of Manufacturing at Baker Oil Tools from 1990 to 1998. Mr. O’Donnell also serves on the Board of Directors of Cactus, Inc., where he is a member of its Audit Committee. Mr. O'Donnell's qualifications to sit on the Board include his experience in international energy markets and leading multi-national manufacturing operations.
Jill D. Smith
Jill D. Smith
Retired President and CEO, Allied Minds plc
Ms. Smith has served as a member of the Board since January 2020. Ms. Smith brings significant experience as an international business leader, including 17 years as chief executive officer of public and private companies in technology and information services. Most recently, Ms. Smith served as President and Chief Executive Officer and director of Allied Minds plc, an intellectual property commercialization company focused on technology and life sciences. Previously, she served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of DigitalGlobe Inc., a global provider of satellite imagery products and services. Ms. Smith started her career as a consultant at Bain & Company, where she rose to Partner. Ms. Smith currently serves on the board of R1 RCM. She previously served as a director of Gemalto NV from 2016 to 2018, Endo International from 2012 to 2018, Hexagon AB from 2013 to 2017, Soundbite Communications from 2012 to 2013 and Elster-SmartMeter from 2011 to 2012. Ms. Smith’s qualifications to sit on our Board include her extensive technology experience, international business leadership and track record in growing innovative companies.
Ms. Smith has served as a member of the Board since January 2020. Ms. Smith brings significant experience as an international business leader, including 17 years as chief executive officer of public and private companies in technology and information services. Most recently, Ms. Smith served as President and Chief Executive Officer and director of Allied Minds plc, an intellectual property commercialization company focused on technology and life sciences. Previously, she served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of DigitalGlobe Inc., a global provider of satellite imagery products and services. Ms. Smith started her career as a consultant at Bain & Company, where she rose to Partner. Ms. Smith currently serves on the board of R1 RCM. She previously served as a director of Gemalto NV from 2016 to 2018, Endo International from 2012 to 2018, Hexagon AB from 2013 to 2017, Soundbite Communications from 2012 to 2013 and Elster-SmartMeter from 2011 to 2012. Ms. Smith’s qualifications to sit on our Board include her extensive technology experience, international business leadership and track record in growing innovative companies.
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