POOL CORP Announces Senior VP Retirement and New Executive VP Appointment

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Pool Corporation announced the planned retirement of Senior Vice President Kenneth G. St. Romain and the appointment of John B. Watwood as Executive Vice President to lead North American operations and technology initiatives.

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• Senior VP Retirement Announced

  Kenneth G. St. Romain, Senior Vice President, will retire later in 2026 after more than 40 years of service, assisting with the transition.

• New Executive VP Appointed

  John B. Watwood joins as Executive Vice President, effective January 12, 2026, reporting to the President and CEO.

• Strategic Leadership Role

  Mr. Watwood will lead Pool Corporation's North American swimming pool operations and oversee digital and technology initiatives, bringing extensive distribution experience from Motion Industries, Inc.

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This filing details a significant executive transition at Pool Corporation. The planned retirement of long-serving Senior Vice President Kenneth G. St. Romain is being managed with a transition period, mitigating potential disruption. Concurrently, the appointment of John B. Watwood as Executive Vice President, responsible for North American swimming pool operations, digital, and technology initiatives, brings in an experienced leader from a major distribution company. This strategic hire is expected to support the company's growth and operational excellence.