Gorman-Rupp names Group President David J. Daniels Jr. Chief Administrative Officer
Gorman-Rupp's board approved the appointment of David J. Daniels Jr. as a newly created Chief Administrative Officer, effective January 4, 2027. He will oversee the company's Information Technology and Human Resources functions, workforce development plans and use of artificial intelligence, and currently serves as Group President of the Gorman-Rupp Pumps Group. The filing reports no compensation figures, and the role is an executive reorganization rather than a change in financial results.
Key points
- Board approved the appointment on October 28, 2026; effective date is January 4, 2027
- Daniels, age 50, has been Group President of the Gorman-Rupp Pumps Group since May 2021
- Role covers IT, Human Resources, workforce development and artificial intelligence use
- Company and Daniels will enter its standard Change of Control Severance and Indemnification Agreements
The filing
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