BERWYN, Pa., Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE:AME) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected John Mockler as Vice President, International Human Resources.

"I am very pleased to announce that John has rejoined AMETEK in this important role," comments David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "John's extensive human resources background and prior experience with AMETEK's international businesses makes him an ideal candidate for this role. John will lead our human resource teams abroad and play a key role in talent acquisition and leadership development as well as due diligence and integration of acquisitions outside the United States."

Mr. Mockler rejoins AMETEK after serving as Global Human Resources Director for the Precision Engineering Division of IMI plc. Prior to that, he served in an international role for AMETEK as Director, Human Resources. Earlier in his career, John held positions with increasing responsibility at Newell Rubbermaid, AGCO – Massey Ferguson and Dunlop Tyres.

Mr. Mockler holds a Bachelor of Arts, Business Studies Degree from the University of Central England and a Higher National Certificate in Engineering from Hall Green Technical College.

Corporate Profile 
AMETEK is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electro-mechanical devices with annualized sales of more than $4.8 billion. AMETEK's Corporate Growth Plan is based on Four Key Strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion and New Products. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500 Index.

Contact: 
AMETEK, Inc. 
Kevin Coleman 
Vice President, Investor Relations 
1100 Cassatt Road 
Berwyn, Pennsylvania 19312 
kevin.coleman@ametek.com 
Phone: 610.889.5247

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SOURCE AMETEK, Inc.