Transcat has appointed Jaime Irick as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 29, 2026. He will also join the company’s Board of Directors and serve on its Executive Committee. The appointment comes as Transcat looks to build on its position in test measurement, control, and calibration, with a focus on growth, execution, and long-term value creation.
Irick brings extensive leadership experience across industrial and technology businesses. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Pittsburgh Paints Company, where he led its carve-out and transition from PPG Industries to private equity ownership. Earlier, he held senior leadership roles at PPG Industries, including oversight of two divisions with $3 billion in revenue, and previously served as President of Life Fitness at Brunswick Corporation, President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Lighting Solutions and LED, and Chief Commercial Officer of Current at General Electric.
Why this matters: Transcat’s appointment of a CEO with experience in carve-outs, integrations, and industrial technology operations points to an execution-driven next chapter for the company. In a market where calibration, compliance, and asset reliability are increasingly strategic to regulated industries, bringing in a leader with large-scale operating and transformation experience suggests Transcat is positioning for broader growth while sharpening operational discipline.
