Xylem Appoints Andrea van der Berg as Chief Financial Officer
Xylem Inc., one of the leading global water solutions companies, recently announced that Andrea van der Berg has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective 1 September 2026. She will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Matthew Pine and join Xylem’s Executive Leadership Team. Van der Berg succeeds William “Bill” Grogan, who will depart the company to pursue another professional opportunity. Grogan will remain with Xylem through mid-September to support a smooth transition.
Andrea is a proven industrial finance leader whose experience spans business operations, capital allocation, value creation and engagement with the investment community. Her deep knowledge of our business, international leadership experience and strong track record of execution position her well to help accelerate our priorities and deliver long-term value.
Matthew Pine, President and Chief Executive Officer of Xylem
Van der Berg currently serves as Senior Vice President, Finance of Xylem’s Water Infrastructure segment and brings more than 20 years of finance and business leadership experience. Over the course of her career, she has held roles spanning corporate finance, financial planning, investor relations, treasury and business operations, including 13 years at Honeywell in a variety of finance and business leadership positions.
“Bill has played an important role in strengthening Xylem’s financial foundation and advancing the discipline, capabilities and performance that support our long-term strategy,” Pine said. “We appreciate his many contributions to the company and thank him for his leadership and partnership. We wish him continued success in his next chapter.”
The company is reaffirming its third-quarter and full-year 2026 guidance issued on 28 July 2026.
