Ecore names Krishnan as president, materials business unit

LANCASTER, Pa.—Kal Krishnan has been named by Ecore International as the rubber flooring company's next materials business unit president.

The promotion takes effect immediately, according to Ecore.

"Kal has a proven track record as a strategic business leader delivering long-term growth and profitably across several industries and geographies," said Jay Doubman, Ecore's chief operating officer. "He is an inclusive leader, consistently recognized for driving high engagement across teams by creating a culture of trust, teamwork and collaboration."

Krishnan has experience in business strategy and go-to-market modeling, as well as knowledge of business operating systems.

Doubman said Krishnan's industrial experience combined with his leadership skills will "further strengthen our abilities to meet customer needs and expectations for our materials business."

Krishnan previously worked for Gems Senors and Controls, a unit of Fortive Corp., as vice president of product management; and in leadership roles at Sensata Technologies Inc. and Booz and Co.

Lancaster-based Ecore is known for its high-performance flooring, using reclaimed rubber materials to reduce waste.

Ecore, founded in 1871, serves customers in more than 75 countries.