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Get filing alertsXylem expands Board to 10 directors, appoints Carlisle Companies CEO D. Christian Koch
Filed August 13, 2026 · Period ending August 13, 2026 · ~1 min read
Key Changes
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Board expanded from 9 to 10 directors and appointed D. Christian Koch, current Chairman, President and CEO of Carlisle Companies ($5B revenue building products supplier), effective immediately.
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Koch assigned to Leadership Development and Compensation Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee; Board determined he meets NYSE and SEC independence standards.
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Koch will receive standard non-employee director compensation per 2026 Proxy Statement, prorated for current term.
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Summary
Xylem expanded its Board from 9 to 10 directors and filled the new seat with D. Christian Koch, who currently serves as Chairman, President and CEO of Carlisle Companies, a $5 billion building products supplier. The appointment took effect immediately on August 13, 2026. Koch was also assigned to two Board committees: Leadership Development and Compensation, and Nominating and Governance.
The Board determined he meets independence standards under NYSE listing requirements and SEC rules. Koch brings over 30 years of global leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, strategy and business transformation. He has been with Carlisle since 2008, progressing through multiple leadership roles before becoming CEO, and previously held leadership positions at Graco Inc. and H.B. Fuller.
The Board expansion adds relevant industrial and public-company CEO experience as Xylem executes its strategy. This is a routine governance matter with no immediate concerns for shareholders.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On August 13, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company increased the size of the Board from 9 to 10 directors and appointed D. Christian Koch as a member of the Board to fill the vacancy, effective immediately. The Board also appointed Mr. Koch as a member of the Leadership Development and Compensation Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, effective immediately.
Xylem expanded its Board from 9 to 10 directors and appointed D. Christian Koch to fill the new seat. Mr. Koch was also assigned to two Board committees: Leadership Development and Compensation, and Nominating and Governance. All appointments took effect immediately on August 13, 2026.
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The Board has determined that Mr. Koch is independent under the Company’s Corporate Governance Principles, the New York Stock Exchange listing standards and applicable Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules and regulations.
Mr. Koch currently serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at Carlisle Companies Incorporated.
The Board determined Mr. Koch meets independence standards under NYSE and SEC rules. He currently serves as Chairman, President and CEO of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, bringing public-company executive leadership experience to Xylem's Board.
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D. Christian Koch has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors.
Xylem added D. Christian Koch to its Board of Directors. Koch is currently Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a building products supplier with approximately $5 billion in annual revenue. He brings over 30 years of global leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, strategy and business transformation.
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He currently serves as Board Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carlisle Companies Incorporated, a leading supplier of innovative building envelope products and solutions for more energy efficient buildings with approximately $5 billion in annual revenue. Since joining Carlisle in 2008, he has held a series of leadership positions across the company’s global operations. Prior to joining Carlisle, Koch held leadership roles at Graco Inc. and H.B. Fuller.
Koch has been with Carlisle Companies since 2008, progressing through multiple leadership roles across global operations before becoming CEO. His prior experience includes leadership positions at Graco Inc. and H.B. Fuller. The Board Chair noted they will leverage Koch's insights as Xylem executes its strategy, while the CEO highlighted his business transformation experience and service on public and private company boards.
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