Management ChangeJun 8, 2026, 07:01 AM
Brady Corp Appoints Vineet Nargolwala as CEO; Russell Shaller Retires
AI Summary
Brady Corporation announced that Russell Shaller will retire as Chief Executive Officer and director, effective June 8, 2026, after an 11-year tenure. Vineet Nargolwala, a current Board member and accomplished technology executive, has been appointed to succeed Shaller. Shaller will remain in a consultative position until August 1, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition. The Board highlighted Shaller's contributions, including a nearly 90% increase in market value and record EPS, and expressed confidence in Nargolwala's ability to lead the company, especially with the recently announced acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business.
Key Highlights
- Russell Shaller will retire as CEO and director of Brady Corporation after 11 years, effective June 8, 2026.
- Vineet Nargolwala, a current Board member, has been appointed to succeed Shaller as Chief Executive Officer.
- Shaller will remain in a consultative role until August 1, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition.
- Under Shaller's leadership, Brady's market value rose nearly 90%, with record EPS and five consecutive years of organic sales growth.
- Nargolwala previously served as President, CEO, and Director of Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. from June 2022 to February 2025.
- Nargolwala has served on Brady's Board for four years and was involved in the decision to acquire Honeywell's PSS business.
- The Board believes Nargolwala is uniquely qualified to lead the company's transformation with the PSS acquisition.
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