Xylem Names Andrea van der Berg CFO and Reaffirms 2026 Guidance
XYL is trading near its 52-week low of $105.29 (11% above the low).
Summary
Xylem appoints Andrea van der Berg as CFO effective September 1, succeeding William Grogan, and reaffirms its 2026 guidance.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · XYL
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CFO Transition Announced
William K. Grogan resigns as CFO effective August 31, 2026, to pursue another opportunity; Andrea van der Berg is appointed CFO effective September 1, 2026.
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New CFO Compensation
Van der Berg will receive a $675,000 base salary, an 80% AIP target, a $1,750,000 LTIP target, and a one-time $787,500 LTIP award.
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Guidance Reaffirmed
The company reaffirms its Q3 and full-year 2026 guidance issued July 28, 2026.
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Internal Promotion
Van der Berg has served as SVP Finance for Water Infrastructure since January 2025 and brings over 20 years of finance experience.
Analysis · XYL · Technology
A CFO transition is underway at Xylem: William Grogan steps down effective August 31, 2026, and Andrea van der Berg, currently SVP Finance for Water Infrastructure, assumes the role on September 1. The company also reiterated its Q3 and full-year 2026 guidance. While a CFO change at a $27B company is material, the internal promotion and reaffirmed outlook temper uncertainty.
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At the time of this filing, XYL was trading at $117.21 on NYSE in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $27.4B. The 52-week trading range was $105.29 to $154.27. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.