Karge, who has been global director of marketing at Pentair Residential Filtration since 2008, will continue to lead the expanding global marketing team, driving the company’s growth strategy which is focused on operational excellence, retail, point-of-use and fast growth markets.
Karge will work closely with Gerard McKeown, who has been promoted to vice president of sales at Pentair Residential Filtration. McKeown, who has been with Pentair Residential Filtration since June 2007, will continue to lead the North, South and Central American sales teams for the Pentair/GE joint venture.
Meanwhile, Paul Devine has joined
Pentair Residential Filtration as North America marketing manager. Devine will focus on marketing channel management and communications for the business.