VMA Chairman Kirk Wilson Announces Retirement

Kirk Wilson, VMA Chairman
Source: Flowserve

Flowserve Corporation, a flow control products manufacturer and services provider for the global infrastructure markets, has announced that Alice DeBiasio will join the company as President of the Flow Control Division, beginning Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, replacing current VMA Chairman Kirk Wilson who is retiring from he company effective January 9, 2026.

DeBiasio is an accomplished leader with extensive experience leading global industrial organizations and driving consistent profitable growth, innovation and customer loyalty. Most recently, DeBiasio served as vice president, general manager at Carrier Corporation, where she led multiple business segments, for the entire Climate Solutions Transportation divisions. Prior to Carrier, she held leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Resideo (formerly Honeywell) and Northrop Grumman, where she focused on product management, software solutions, project management and engineering.

“Alice brings a wealth of industrial knowledge with a proven track record of increasing responsibility across a variety of industries, to Flowserve,” said Scott Rowe, Flowserve president and chief executive officer. “Her leadership, global perspective and digital transformation experience will be instrumental as we continue to leverage our Flowserve Business System to deliver sustained, profitable growth and create long-term value for our shareholders and associates.”

DeBiasio holds an MBA and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from SUNY Stony Brook University, as well as a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in Music Instrumental Performance from the University of Miami.

Kirk Wilson, the current President of the Flow Control Division, will remain with Flowserve as a senior advisor through Jan. 9, 2026, to assist with special projects and ensure a smooth transition as DeBiasio enters her new role.