Ryan Lada is a distinguished finance executive who served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at Watts Water Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of water management solutions, from 2017 until his retirement in 2023. Prior to his promotion to CFO, Lada joined the company in 2014 as Vice President of Finance and Treasurer, where he played a pivotal role in strengthening the organization's financial infrastructure. With over two decades of experience in corporate finance, he brought expertise from previous senior roles at Teradyne, Inc., a semiconductor test equipment manufacturer, and earlier positions at Deloitte & Touche, honing his skills in strategic financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, and investor relations. During his tenure at Watts Water Technologies, Lada spearheaded transformative initiatives that drove significant growth and shareholder value. He oversaw the successful execution of multiple strategic acquisitions, including the $1.1 billion purchase of Armstrong International in 2022, which expanded the company's portfolio in steam and hydronic solutions. Under his leadership, Watts achieved record revenues, improved profitability margins, and navigated complex market dynamics, including supply chain disruptions and inflationary pressures, resulting in a more than doubling of the company's market capitalization. Lada's prudent capital allocation and focus on operational efficiency earned him recognition as a key architect of Watts' sustained financial health and long-term strategic positioning. A Certified Public Accountant with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Lada's career is marked by a commitment to ethical governance and innovation in financial strategy. Post-retirement, he continues to advise on corporate finance matters and serves on boards, leveraging his deep industry knowledge to mentor emerging leaders in the manufacturing and technology sectors.