Flowserve (NYSE: FLS) taps Alice DeBiasio to lead Flow Control division

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Flowserve Corporation reported a leadership change in its Flow Control Division. Kirk Wilson, currently President of the division, will step down from this role effective October 13, 2025. He will remain with the company as a senior advisor focused on strategic projects and transitioning responsibilities until January 9, 2026. His separation is treated as a termination without Cause under Flowserve’s Executive Officer Severance Plan, which entitles him to severance payments and benefits under that plan.

The company has appointed Alice DeBiasio as the new President of the Flow Control Division, effective October 13, 2025. She previously served as Vice President, General Manager at Carrier Corporation since 2021, where she led multiple business segments, including Truck Trailer Americas, Sensitech and Digital Solutions for the Climate Solutions Transportation divisions.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 17, 2025

FLOWSERVE CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

New York		1-13179		31-0267900
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

5215 N. O’Connor Blvd., Suite 700, Irving, Texas				75039
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)				(Zip Code)

(972) 443-6500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class		Trading Symbol(s)		Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $1.25 Par Value		FLS		New York Stock Exchange

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 17, 2025, Flowserve Corporation (the “Company”) announced that Kirk Wilson, the Company’s President of its Flow Control Division (“FCD”), will step down from this role effective October 13, 2025. Mr. Wilson has agreed to continue his employment with the Company as a senior advisor to help with strategic projects and transition responsibilities until January 9, 2026. Mr. Wilson’s separation constitutes a termination without Cause as defined in the Flowserve Corporation Executive Officer Severance Plan and as a result, he will receive severance payments and benefits under that plan.

The Company also announced that it has appointed Alice DeBiasio, as the Company’s President of FCD, effective October 13, 2025. Ms. DeBiasio has served as the Vice President, General Manager at Carrier Corporation since 2021, where she led multiple business segments, including Truck Trailer Americas, Sensitech and Digital Solutions for the entire Climate Solutions Transportation divisions.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

The information in this Item 7.01 of Form 8-K and in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press Release, dated September 17, 2025.
104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

				FLOWSERVE CORPORATION
Dated: September 17, 2025				By:		/S/ SUSAN C. HUDSON
						Susan C. Hudson
						Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

FAQ

What executive leadership change did Flowserve (FLS) announce?

Flowserve announced that Kirk Wilson, President of its Flow Control Division, will step down from that role effective October 13, 2025, and Alice DeBiasio will become the new President of the division on the same date.

What role will Kirk Wilson have at Flowserve after stepping down as FCD President?

After stepping down, Kirk Wilson will continue as a senior advisor at Flowserve, working on strategic projects and transition responsibilities until January 9, 2026.

How is Kirk Wilson’s separation from his role classified by Flowserve?

Flowserve states that Kirk Wilson’s separation from his role as President of the Flow Control Division constitutes a termination without Cause under the Flowserve Corporation Executive Officer Severance Plan, making him eligible for severance payments and benefits under that plan.

Who is Alice DeBiasio, Flowserve’s new Flow Control Division President?

Alice DeBiasio, appointed President of Flowserve’s Flow Control Division effective October 13, 2025, previously served as Vice President, General Manager at Carrier Corporation since 2021, leading Truck Trailer Americas, Sensitech and Digital Solutions within the Climate Solutions Transportation divisions.

When do the leadership changes at Flowserve’s Flow Control Division take effect?

Both Kirk Wilson’s transition out of the President role and Alice DeBiasio’s appointment as President of the Flow Control Division become effective on October 13, 2025.

What additional disclosure did Flowserve provide related to this leadership change?

Flowserve referenced a press release dated September 17, 2025 as Exhibit 99.1, which provides further information about the announced leadership changes.