# Eric Ashleman

> Eric D. Ashleman is CEO and president of IDEX Corporation, where he rose from leading Gast Manufacturing in 2008 to overseeing company operations and becoming CEO in December 2020. His work centers on operating discipline, talent development, and the 80/20 approach to allocating resources. He also serves on Modine’s board and remains on the Manufacturers Alliance Executive Committee as immediate past chair following its July 2026 leadership transition.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer and President at IDEX Corporation
- **Organizations:** IDEX Corporation, Modine Manufacturing Company, Manufacturers Alliance, Gast Manufacturing, Schutt Sports, Danaher Corporation, Honeywell, AlliedSignal, Lincoln Brass Works
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts in Economics, University of Michigan, Master of Business Administration, University of Michigan
- **Known for:** Helped develop and pilot the IDEX Operating Model and its 80/20 approach., Advanced from a business presidency to responsibility for all IDEX operations and then the CEO role., Led IDEX when it acquired Mott in 2024, following a $1 billion announced cash agreement subject to adjustments.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2006** — Held manufacturing and leadership positions at Lincoln Brass Works, AlliedSignal/Honeywell, and Danaher; exact dates not verified.
- **2006–2008** — President of Schutt Sports.
- **2008-03** — Joined IDEX as president of Gast Manufacturing.
- **2010-04** — Added responsibility for Global Dispensing.
- **2011-09** — Became vice president and group executive for Fire & Safety/Diversified Products, according to proxy chronology.
- **2014-02** — Expanded senior group executive responsibilities.
- **2015-07** — Appointed senior vice president and chief operating officer, effective July 15.
- **2019-02** — Joined Modine’s board effective February 20.
- **2020-02** — Awarded the additional title of IDEX president.
- **2020-12** — Became CEO and joined the IDEX board effective December 15.
- **2026-07** — Transitioned from Manufacturers Alliance Executive Committee chair to immediate past chair, remaining a committee member.

## Achievements

- Helped develop and pilot the IDEX Operating Model and its 80/20 approach.
- Advanced from a business presidency to responsibility for all IDEX operations and then the CEO role.
- Led IDEX when it acquired Mott in 2024, following a $1 billion announced cash agreement subject to adjustments.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — IDEX announced a third-quarter earnings call for October 28, 2026, at 8 a.m. Central Time with Ashleman and CFO Sean Gillen; this event was still upcoming on the research date.
- **2026-07** — Manufacturers Alliance announced Rick Bucher would succeed Ashleman as Executive Committee chair; Ashleman remained as immediate past chair.

## Links

- Website: https://idexcorp.com/leadership/eric-ashleman
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-ashleman-803a9010/

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