Donaldson Announces Scott Robinson to Retire and Brad Pogalz to Become Chief Financial Officer

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI), a leading worldwide provider of innovative filtration products and solutions, today announced that Scott Robinson, chief financial officer, will retire from his current role effective October 31^st, 2024. Brad Pogalz, currently vice president, global financial planning and analysis, will assume the role of chief financial officer. Mr. Robinson will remain in an advisory role through December 6, 2024, working closely with Mr. Pogalz to ensure a smooth transition.

"On behalf of the Board of Directors and our entire leadership team, I would like to thank Scott for his nearly decade-long dedication to Donaldson,” said Tod Carpenter, chairman, president and chief executive officer. “In the nine years we have worked together, Scott has been an important and respected counsel to me. He has led the company through significant global initiatives which resulted in improved financial performance and shareholder value creation.

“Scott has developed an outstanding global finance team, and I am pleased that we will have strong continuity as Brad takes on the role of chief financial officer. Brad has been an integral strategic leader for Donaldson over the past nine years and carries a deep understanding of our business through his roles spanning investor relations, enterprise risk management, and global financial planning and analysis. Brad’s breadth of knowledge and experience gives me great confidence in him and his ability to work with our leadership team to advance our strategic vision.”

Prior to his current role and during his tenure at Donaldson, Pogalz has served as head of finance, EMEA and head of investor relations, corporate communications, sustainability and enterprise risk management. Pogalz has a Bachelor of Finance degree from the University of St. Thomas and an MBA from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management.

About Donaldson Company

Founded in 1915, Donaldson (NYSE: DCI) is a global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions, serving a broad range of industries and advanced markets. Diverse, skilled employees at over 140 locations on six continents partner with customers - from small business owners to R&D organizations and the world’s biggest OEM brands. Donaldson solves complex filtration challenges through three primary segments: Mobile Solutions, Industrial Solutions and Life Sciences. Additional information is available at www.Donaldson.com.