Kal Krishnan

Ecore International, a designer and manufacturer of high-performance flooring, has announced the appointment of Kal Krishnan as Materials Business Unit President.

Kal brings to Ecore leadership that encompasses crafting and implementing business strategy, go-to-market models, channel strategy, growth culture and business operational systems. In his new role, he will build and grow the Materials business focusing on high growth and differentiated markets.

Prior to joining Ecore, Kal served as Vice President of Product Management for Gems Sensors & Controls, a division of Fortive Corporation based in Plainville, Conn., where he led the global product management, marketing and digital functions and was instrumental in driving transformative growth for the business. Previously, he has held various Product, Marketing and Strategy leadership roles at Sensata Technologies and Booz & Company.

Kal holds two master’s degrees, one in business administration (MBA) from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich., and another in mechanical engineering from Wayne State University in Detroit. He earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Bharathiar University in Coimbatore, India.