Waters Corporation Announces SVP Resignation; Tina Wu Named New SVP

What Happened

• Waters Corporation (WAT) filed an 8‑K stating that Robert L. Carpio III notified the company on August 17, 2026 that he would resign as Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division; he relinquished related duties effective August 20, 2026.
• The company says Tina Wu, currently Senior Vice President, Waters Materials Sciences Division and President, China, will assume the role of Senior Vice President, Waters Analytical Sciences Division.

Key Details

• Resignation notified: August 17, 2026; duties relinquished: August 20, 2026 (Robert L. Carpio III).
• Successor: Tina Wu to assume SVP, Waters Analytical Sciences Division (no effective date beyond filing specified).
• Tina Wu joined Waters in June 2026 and has 20+ years of global B2B experience, previously at DuPont where she led businesses with annual net sales of ~$1.0B–$2.3B and most recently served as Global Vice President, President of DuPont Mobility & Materials (since 2021).

Why It Matters

• This is a leadership change in Waters’ Analytical Sciences division, a core commercial and R&D-focused business unit; investors should note the transition for potential near-term impacts on division strategy or execution.
• The appointment emphasizes external commercial and manufacturing experience (Tina Wu’s DuPont background and recent role as President, China), which may affect international operations and go‑to‑market priorities for the Analytical Sciences business.
• The filing does not disclose compensation, severance, or any disagreement-related details; no other executive or financial disclosures were reported in this 8‑K.