Franklin Electric names Greg Levine vice president and president, global water
Franklin Electric Co. announced that Donald Kenney, vice president and president of global water, will be retiring after nearly 32 years with the company. Kenney was a driving force behind Franklin Electric’s Global Water growth and strategy over the last decade, and he will remain with the company through the end of July to ensure a smooth transition to his successor, Greg Levine. Levine joined Franklin Electric on July 3 from Nidec Corp., where he served as president of the Motion Control and Drives business for the past six years. In his new role, Levine will be responsible for Franklin Electric’s global Water Systems business.
“Don’s strategic vision and customer-centric approach was essential to our growth these past few years,” said Gregg Sengstack, chairperson and CEO. “We are excited to bring on a leader with a proven track record of identifying and nurturing growth opportunities. This insight will allow us to build on the strong foundation we have in place.”