New CEO to Lead the Company into the Next Phase of Global Growth and Innovation

New Brighton, MN, June 4th,2025 – Johnson Screens, a global leader in separation and screening technology, is proud to announce the appointment of John Wilson as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

With more than 25 years of global leadership experience in the industrial and manufacturing sectors, John brings a proven track record of operational excellence, strategic growth, and purpose-driven leadership. His appointment signals a bold step forward as Johnson Screens accelerates its mission to protect lives and preserve vital natural resources through innovative, high-performance screening solutions.

“As a steward of the Johnson Screens brand and its exceptional team, I’m honored to lead a company with such a rich legacy of quality and innovation,” said John Wilson. “Our purpose goes far beyond our products. We are here to solve critical challenges for our customers and our planet, delivering real impact through integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. I look forward to shaping our next chapter together.”

Wilson’s leadership philosophy is rooted in engineering expertise, customer obsession, and disciplined execution. He joins Johnson Screens following a distinguished career that includes two decades at Emerson in roles spanning engineering, strategic accounts, and P&L ownership, as well as leading private equity–backed industrial business to more than double its sales and earnings. His experience in global operations, M&A, and team building aligns with Johnson Screens’ ambitions for sustainable, customer-centric growth.

“John’s appointment comes at a pivotal time for Johnson Screens,” said Baldassare La Gaetana, Aqseptence Group CEO. “He brings a unique blend of technical depth, operational rigor, and strategic vision. Most importantly, he shares our values of competence, confidence, collaboration, integrity, and results. We are confident in his ability to lead the organization to new heights.”

Under John’s leadership, Johnson Screens will continue to invest in innovation, expand its global footprint, and deepen its partnerships across water, energy, and industrial sectors, reinforcing its position as a trusted advisor and solution provider worldwide.

About Johnson Screens

Johnson Screens is the leading global provider of screening and auxiliary solutions. We support a wide range of industries, such as water wells, environmental, energy, chemicals, food and beverage, and mining, with our highly engineered and precisely fabricated products.

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