Xylem Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the SEC on August 18, 2026, disclosing the resignation of Chief Financial Officer William K. Grogan and the appointment of Andrea van der Berg as his successor, effective September 1, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • CFO Resignation: William K. Grogan notified Xylem on August 13, 2026, that he will resign as Executive Vice President and CFO effective August 31, 2026, to pursue another professional opportunity.
  • New CFO Appointed: Andrea van der Berg, age 43, was appointed Executive Vice President and CFO by the Board of Directors, effective September 1, 2026.
  • Base Salary: Van der Berg will receive an annual base salary of $675,000, subject to annual adjustment.
  • Incentive Target: She will be eligible for the Annual Incentive Plan with a target of 80% of her annual base salary, with payout based on 2026 performance results.
  • LTIP Award: Her new Long-Term Incentive Plan target is $1,750,000, and she will receive a one-time prorated 2026 LTIP award with a grant date value of $787,500 on or about September 1, 2026.
  • Guidance Reaffirmed: A press release issued August 18, 2026, announced the CFO transition and reaffirmed the company's previously issued financial guidance for the third quarter and full year 2026.

Xylem CFO Transition: Grogan Out, Van der Berg In as of September 2026

According to the filing, William K. Grogan informed Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) on August 13, 2026, of his intention to resign as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective August 31, 2026. The company disclosed that Grogan will remain employed through September 13, 2026, to facilitate a transition. The filing states his departure is to pursue another professional opportunity.

The Board of Directors appointed Andrea van der Berg to succeed Grogan as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2026. According to the filing, van der Berg, age 43, has served as Senior Vice President, Finance of the company's Water Infrastructure segment since January 2025. Prior roles at Xylem include Vice President, Finance for the Water Infrastructure segment and EU Commercial Team from August 2024 to January 2025, Vice President, Investor Relations from May 2022 to August 2024, and Vice President, Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis from April 2020 to May 2022. Before joining Xylem, the filing states she held finance roles at MSCI Inc. from June 2018 to April 2020 and at Honeywell International Inc. from January 2005 to May 2018.

The filing details van der Berg's compensation package: an annual base salary of $675,000; an Annual Incentive Plan target of 80% of base salary with payout prorated to reflect the transition; a Long-Term Incentive Plan target award of $1,750,000; and a one-time 2026 LTIP award of $787,500 in grant date value, structured as 50% performance share units, 25% restricted stock units, and 25% stock options. The filing also states she will participate in the Xylem Senior Executive Severance Plan and the Xylem Special Senior Executive Severance Plan, each providing severance benefits upon involuntary termination in specified circumstances. The filing notes there are no related person transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

What Was Disclosed

Xylem's August 18, 2026, Form 8-K disclosed the CFO resignation of William K. Grogan and the appointment of Andrea van der Berg, including her full compensation terms, professional background, and the company's reaffirmation of previously issued financial guidance for third quarter and full year 2026.