David A. Dunbar has served as a director of Watts Water Technologies since February 2017 and as Lead Independent Director of the Board since July 2023. He has been President, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Standex International Corporation since January 2014 and its Chairman since October 2016, leading a global multi-industry manufacturer comprised of five business segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies and Specialty Solutions.
He previously served as President of the valves and controls global business unit of Pentair Ltd. from October 2009 to December 2013 (the unit was initially owned by Tyco Flow Control, which merged with Pentair in 2012). Prior to his tenure at Pentair, he held a number of senior positions at Emerson Electric Co., including President of Emerson Process Management Europe, Machinery Health Management, and Emerson Climate Technologies Refrigeration.