EVP and President, Applied Water at Xylem
Meredith Emmerich leads Xylem’s global Applied Water segment with a sense of purpose shaped by both responsibility and possibility. In her role, she oversees a business dedicated to delivering advanced water management solutions for industrial and commercial building sectors, where every system, every component, and every innovation plays a part in keeping water moving efficiently through the world’s infrastructure.
Under her leadership, the Applied Water segment brings together a portfolio of trusted technologies and brands such as Goulds Water Technology, Bell and Gossett, and Lowara. These solutions are designed to ensure the reliable movement and management of water across a wide spectrum of applications. From beverage processing facilities to leisure marine operations, the team supports industries that depend on precision, consistency, and performance. Alongside these technologies, essential components such as low flow pumps, valves, and membrane filters form the backbone of systems that quietly power everyday operations.
For Meredith, the role goes beyond overseeing products and performance. She is deeply focused on empowering global teams to recognize and act on the opportunities ahead. She believes that when people are aligned by purpose, they can create meaningful impact for customers while driving strong economic value. At the same time, she remains committed to raising sustainability standards, ensuring that growth and environmental responsibility move forward together.
About the Company
Xylem stands as a global leader in advanced technologies, solutions, and services designed to address some of the world’s most pressing water challenges. Its work is rooted in a clear purpose. To help customers transform the way water and wastewater are used, managed, conserved, reused, and returned to nature.
Across industries and communities, Xylem’s solutions enable more efficient and responsible water systems. By improving how water flows through infrastructure and processes, the company supports both operational performance and environmental sustainability. Its impact is seen not only in technology, but in the long term resilience it helps build for cities, businesses, and ecosystems.
At the heart of the organization is a strong commitment to people. Xylem fosters a culture centered on access, equity, inclusion, and diversity. It strives to create an environment where every individual feels involved, respected, valued, and connected. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves and ideas forward, contributing to innovation and shared progress.
