CPM

CPM announced a leadership change on October 2, 2026. CPM named Jeremy Patten, former President of Modine’s Performance Technologies segment, Chief Executive Officer as the process-equipment provider focuses on growth, operational improvement, and customer support.

What changed

Jeremy Patten was named Chief Executive Officer.

• Leader: Jeremy Patten
• Role: Chief Executive Officer
• Effective: Not specified in the announcement
• Announcement date: October 2, 2026

Leadership background

Patten has more than 20 years of leadership experience across global industrial, manufacturing, and technology-driven businesses. He most recently served as President of Modine’s Performance Technologies segment and spent more than eight years with ATS Corporation, including as President of its Packaging and Food Technology Group. Earlier roles include leadership positions at IDEX Corporation and Danaher Corporation.

The mandate

CPM said Patten joins as the company continues to focus on growth, operational improvement, and strengthening support for customers throughout the full lifecycle of their equipment.

Why this matters for GTM teams

Executive appointments can precede changes in strategy, operating cadence, hiring, partnerships, and technology priorities. The useful signal is not the title alone: teams should watch the new leader’s stated mandate, prior playbook, organizational scope, and the initiatives announced during the first two quarters.

Source and methodology

This leadership profile is based on the company’s announcement. Roles, transition timing, and biographical details are presented as announced; SalesTools Research does not infer undisclosed succession plans.

Primary source: CPM leadership announcement.