Published: March 31, 2026 |

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Richard Lewis
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Donaldson Company has elected chief operating officer Richard Lewis as president and chief executive officer, effective March 2, 2026. Lewis will succeed Tod Carpenter, who will transition to executive chairman after a career spanning 30 years at the company, including the past 11 years as president and chief executive officer. Lewis will also join the company’s board.

“On behalf of the board, we extend our sincere appreciation to Tod for his exceptional leadership and decades of service. Under Tod’s leadership, the Company significantly expanded revenue and profit, strengthened its operating model, and created long-term shareholder value by fostering a strong, principled culture,” said Christopher Hilger, lead independent director.

“With Rich’s deep understanding of Donaldson’s businesses and operations, the board is confident the company will continue to execute well and build on its long track record of success,” added Hilger.

“Elevating Rich to the president and CEO role reflects our long-term succession planning process and comes at a time when Donaldson is in a strong position thanks to the talent, dedication, and discipline of our global team. Throughout his time with the company, Rich has played an integral role in shaping and executing our strategy, and I am confident in his ability to lead Donaldson into its next phase of growth and value creation,” said Tod Carpenter.

“I am excited about the opportunities in front of us. We have a strong leadership team, a clear strategy, and a culture deeply committed to our customers and operational excellence. I look forward to building on the momentum established under Tod’s leadership and continuing to deliver value for our employees, customers and shareholders,” said Richard Lewis.

Lewis joined Donaldson in 2002 and became chief operating officer in August 2025. He has held a broad range of senior leadership roles across the company, including overseeing global operations as senior vice president and serving as president of the mobile solutions and life sciences businesses.

Founded in 1915, Donaldson is a global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions, serving a broad range of industries and advanced markets. Diverse, skilled employees at more than 150 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.

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