JOHN LOUER
President / Managing Director
Irvine,CA
Summary
Top-performing senior executive with 25+ years of leadership experience driving profitable growth across industrial manufacturing, process automation, and water/wastewater markets. Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading businesses ranging from early-stage platforms to $750M global operations. Recognized for delivering above-plan revenue and PBIT performance through a combination of organic growth, M&A execution, and commercial transformation. Experienced in private equity environments, global P&L leadership, and U.S. market entry for international manufacturers. Collaborative, team-first leader with strong technical foundation in analytical instrumentation and fluid handling systems.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director
EMEC North America
06.2023 - Current
- Leading North American expansion for EMEC, an Italian manufacturer of dosing pumps and control systems
- Established U.S. operations in Florida, growing the business from zero revenue to over $5M in under three years
- Responsible for full regional strategy including commercial buildout, market penetration, and channel development
- Developed and executed go-to-market strategy across water, industrial, and specialty markets
- Building scalable distribution and OEM partnerships to support long-term growth platform
President – Process Automation
Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems)
04.2020 - 06.2023
- Led two global business units: GF Signet (Analytical Instrumentation) and GF Valves (Global Valve Platform – Switzerland-based manufacturing)
- Scaled combined portfolio to $750M+ in revenue, including: GF Signet: ~$40M → $50M, GF Valves: ~$600M → ~$700M
- Held full leadership responsibility across global operations including commercial strategy, sales, marketing, and product management
- Drove profitable growth through strategic market expansion, commercial execution, and global coordination
- Led cross-regional teams across North America, Europe, and Asia, aligning global platforms with regional market opportunities
Senior Vice President / Chief Sales Officer
Industrial Flow Solutions (Private Equity-Owned)
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Led commercial strategy across the Americas for a private equity-backed pumps and controls platform
- Oversaw regional sales, national accounts, customer service, applications engineering, and marketing
- Led M&A initiatives, successfully executing two acquisitions as part of the company’s growth strategy
- Scaled the business from $15M to $75M through a combination of organic growth and strategic bolt-on acquisitions
- Implemented CRM and marketing automation to improve commercial effectiveness
- Partnered with ownership on M&A strategy, channel expansion, and business development initiatives
President (Global Business Unit Leader)
IDEX Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Led global business unit with $100M+ P&L responsibility
- Managed global teams across North America, Europe, and Asia
- Oversaw full business operations including sales, marketing, service, product management, R&D, and operations
- Developed and executed global growth strategies exceeding performance targets
Vice President & Managing Director – Medical Devices
IDEX Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Built and launched a new medical device business unit (“business within a business”)
- Successfully entered and established presence in the medical device market
- Created and developed the company’s Commercial Playbook, establishing scalable go-to-market strategy, sales processes, and channel framework
- Achieved ISO 13485 certification and Class II Medical Device approval
- Full P&L ownership across engineering, operations, and commercial functions
Director – Global Business Development
Parker Hannifin
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Developed and executed global growth strategies across high-purity markets including medical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and semiconductor
- Led cross-functional teams across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Middle East
- Established global OEM and key account relationships, securing strategic partnerships in regulated markets
- Identified and closed high-value international opportunities, strengthening global market position
North America Sales & Marketing Manager
Parker Hannifin
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Led sales and marketing across industrial, water, life sciences, and microelectronics segments
- Strengthened distributor and channel partner networks to expand market coverage
- Coordinated with global business units to align regional execution with worldwide commercial strategy
- Supported multinational account growth and cross-border commercial initiatives
President – Southern California
Ryan Herco Flow Solutions
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Full P&L and operational leadership across three branch locations
- Managed sales, operations, and distribution infrastructure for industrial flow products
- Grew regional revenue from $20M to $30M in a highly competitive (“cutthroat”) distribution environment
- Strengthened market position through disciplined execution, customer relationships, and channel management
Regional Sales Manager
Walchem Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Held a pioneering commercial role, building regional market presence from an early-stage base
- Grew revenue from ~$10,000 to $1.2M, establishing a strong customer and distributor network
- Developed go-to-market strategies across industrial and water treatment applications
Technical Manager
Sensorex
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Led technical support and application engineering for electrochemical sensors and analytical instrumentation
- Partnered with sales and customers on product selection, integration, and troubleshooting
- Developed deep technical expertise in pH, ORP, conductivity, and broader analytical measurement systems, enabling effective support of customer applications and product performance optimization
- Bridged engineering and commercial teams to improve product adoption and customer outcomes
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Syracuse, NYBachelor of Science - Analytical Chemistry
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CABachelor’s - Business Administration
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CASkills
- Full P&L Ownership & Business Unit Leadership
- Private Equity Growth & Buy-and-Build Strategy
- M&A Execution & Integration
- Global Sales & Commercial Strategy
- Market Entry & Channel Development
- Product Commercialization & New Market Creation
- Operational Excellence & Lean Leadership
- Cross-Functional Global Team Leadership
INDUSTRY & TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
- Water & Wastewater Treatment
- Process Automation & Controls
- Dosing Pumps & Fluid Handling Systems
- Analytical Instrumentation (pH, ORP, Conductivity)
- High-Purity Industrial Applications
- Medical Device Commercialization
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director
EMEC North America
06.2023 - Current
President – Process Automation
Georg Fischer (GF Piping Systems)
04.2020 - 06.2023
Senior Vice President / Chief Sales Officer
Industrial Flow Solutions (Private Equity-Owned)
01.2018 - 03.2020
President (Global Business Unit Leader)
IDEX Corporation
01.2015 - 01.2018
Vice President & Managing Director – Medical Devices
IDEX Corporation
01.2012 - 12.2014
Director – Global Business Development
Parker Hannifin
01.2010 - 01.2012
North America Sales & Marketing Manager
Parker Hannifin
01.2007 - 01.2010
President – Southern California
Ryan Herco Flow Solutions
01.2001 - 01.2007
Regional Sales Manager
Walchem Corporation
01.1997 - 01.2001
Technical Manager
Sensorex
01.1993 - 01.1997
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management
Bachelor of Science - Analytical Chemistry
California State University, Fullerton
Bachelor’s - Business Administration
California State University, Fullerton