David J. Coghlan served as the CEO of Watts Water Technologies from 2012 to 2014, overseeing the company's focus on water management and technology solutions. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and...
David J. Coghlan served as the CEO of Watts Water Technologies from 2012 to 2014, overseeing the company's focus on water management and technology solutions. He has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and built his career in management across various global manufacturing companies. Before joining Watts, he held significant roles at Trane Inc. as Vice President of Global Parts and worked for Ingersoll-Rand Company, gaining international experience. One notable aspect of Mr. Coghlan’s time at Watts is his quick departure; he resigned just months into 2014, which led to changes at the Board of Directors. During his three years at Watts, his compensation varied greatly—from a total of roughly $3.8 million in 2013 to just $126,888 in 2014 due to his early exit. He also engaged in notable stock transactions during his tenure, with insider trades peaking at over $22 million shortly before he left. This shows his active involvement not just in management, but also in aligning his interests with the company's stockholders in a volatile market. In summary, Coghlan's career is marked by rapid advancement in management positions with a sharp focus on business operations and strategy, despite a brief and turbulent tenure at Watts.