Max H. Mitchell

Max H. Mitchell

Max H. Mitchell

President and Chief Executive Officer, Crane

Director since 2023. President and Chief Executive Officer of Crane Company since 2023, and Crane NXT, Co. from 2014 to 2023; President and Chief Operating Officer of Crane NXT from January 2013 to January 2014; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Crane NXT from May 2011 to January 2013; Group President, Fluid Handling segment of Crane NXT from 2005 to October 2012. Vice President, Operational Excellence of Crane NXT from 2004 to 2005.

Other directorships:

  • Crane NXT, Co. (formerly Crane Holdings, Co.) since 2014.
  • Lennox International, Inc. from 2016 to 2022.
  • Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation.

Relevant skills and experience:

Comprehensive knowledge of the Company’s predecessor’s culture and operations gained from successive leadership positions of increasing responsibility. Demonstrated expertise developing and driving corporate strategy and optimizing portfolio results, including extensive portfolio reshaping. Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, the global end markets in which the Company trades. Broad international and domestic M&A expertise, including successful integration of acquired companies. Extensive experience leveraging the Company’s intellectual/human capital management process to drive a performance-based culture.