Watts Appoints Rich Gardner to Senior Product Manager Role

Watts announced the appointment of Rich Gardner as Senior Product Manager for shutoff valves, connections and plumbing specialties for the Americas.

He will focus on developing and executing strategies to support business growth, including expanding into new markets, driving new product vitality and supporting the development of marketing programs and campaigns.

“Rich brings extensive experience in product management and business development across multiple industry verticals,” said Ian Baynes, vice president and general manager of Fluid Solutions.

Gardner joined Watts on June 1. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Southern New Hampshire University and an MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.