Franklin Electric appoints Daniela Williams as chief human resources officer

FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ:FELE), a $4.16 billion market cap company with strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis, announced Monday that Daniela Williams will join the company as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), reporting directly to CEO Joe Ruzynski.

In her new role, Williams will lead the strategic direction for talent acquisition and management, overseeing employee relations, compensation, benefits, development and compliance while serving on the company’s executive leadership team.

Williams brings experience from the automotive manufacturing sector, most recently at Visteon Corporation where she managed global HR functions and talent acquisition. During her tenure at Visteon, she launched the company’s first Women’s Leadership Program focused on developing leadership skills across the organization.

"My focus has always been on supporting decisions that contribute to growth, profitability, building great teams, and long-term success," Williams said in the press release statement.

CEO Joe Ruzynski noted that Williams’ "expertise spans HR technology, talent development, analytics and global workforce strategy," adding that she will help ensure the company is "organized to serve our customers well into the future."

Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Williams has led outreach efforts including mentoring programs and has served on the Advisory Council for Project Pathways, a STEM program for Detroit public schools.

Franklin Electric, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, specializes in systems and components for water and energy movement, serving residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, municipal, and fueling applications globally.

The information in this article is based on a company press release.

In other recent news, Franklin Electric Co. reported its first-quarter earnings for 2025, revealing a decline in both earnings per share (EPS) and revenue compared to analyst expectations. The company posted an EPS of $0.67, missing the forecasted $0.76, while revenue came in at $455.2 million against a forecast of $472.1 million. Despite the shortfall, Franklin Electric maintains its full-year sales guidance of $2.090 billion to $2.150 billion. Additionally, Franklin Electric announced the appointment of Jennifer Wolfenbarger as its new Chief Financial Officer, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles at major manufacturing companies. The company also secured an extended $350 million credit line, with the option to increase commitments, demonstrating its efforts to maintain financial flexibility. Furthermore, Franklin Electric made changes to its board of directors, electing Jennifer L. Sherman as the new Chairperson and welcoming Mark A. Carano as a new board member. These developments indicate Franklin Electric’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership and financial strategies.

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