![Robert Friel](data:image/svg+xml,<svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="16" height="16" fill="%231b1b1b" class="bi bi-person-fill" viewBox="0 0 16 16"><path d="M3 14s-1 0-1-1 1-4 6-4 6 3 6 4-1 1-1 1zm5-6a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6"/></svg>)
Robert Friel
Chairman at
XYLEM INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 2026-03-30
Profile
Robert F. Friel is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 5 different companies. Presently, he holds the position of Independent Chairman of Xylem, Inc., Chairman-Supervisory Board for EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG and President for PerkinElmer Life & Analytical Sciences, Inc. He is also on the board of West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc., NuVasive, Inc., New York Life Insurance Co. and Analytical Life Science & Diagnostics Association. He previously was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for PerkinElmer, Inc. (United States), President & Chief Executive Officer at Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc. and Treasurer & Vice President of Honeywell International LLC. Robert F. Friel received an undergraduate degree from Lafayette College and a graduate degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
XYLEM INC. 0.01% | 2026-03-05 | 36,225 ( 0.01% ) | 4 M $ | 2026-03-30 |
| 2026-02-19 | 3,648 ( 0.01% ) | 914 335 $ | 2026-03-30 |
Robert Friel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| XYLEM INC. | Chairman | 2020-04-30 |
| WEST PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2020-02-16 |
PerkinElmer Life & Analytical Sciences, Inc.
 PerkinElmer Life & Analytical Sciences, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides medical and biotechnology research instruments | President | 2005-12-31 |
Analytical Life Science & Diagnostics Association | Director/Board Member | - |
New York Life Insurance Co.
 New York Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Operates as a life insurance company | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Former positions of Robert Friel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NUVASIVE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-08-31 |
| REVVITY, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2019-12-28 |
| CAREFUSION CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2015-03-16 |
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures oncology treatment products | Director/Board Member | 2008-05-13 |
| ░░░░░░░░░░░░░ ░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░ | ░░░░░░░░░░ |
Training of Robert Friel
Experiences
Positions held
Active
Inactive
Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
81
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
|---|---|
AlliedSignal, Inc.
 AlliedSignal, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Provides aerospace and automotive parts, chemicals, fibers and plastic products | Electronic Technology |
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures oncology treatment products | Health Technology |
Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc.
 Excelitas Technologies Sensors, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Provides guided missile and space vehicle parts and equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Fairchild Semiconductor International LLC
 Fairchild Semiconductor International LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures semiconductors and related devices | Electronic Technology |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
 West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines & consumer healthcare products | Health Technology |
Revvity, Inc.
 Revvity, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes reagents, analytical instruments and develops software | Health Technology |
PerkinElmer Life & Analytical Sciences, Inc.
PerkinElmer Life & Analytical Sciences, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides medical and biotechnology research instruments | Distribution Services |
NuVasive, Inc.
 NuVasive, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Designs and develops medical devices for the surgical treatment of spine disorders | Health Technology |
CareFusion Corp.
 CareFusion Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes medical supplies | Health Technology |
New York Life Insurance Co.
New York Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Operates as a life insurance company | Finance |
Fairleigh Dickinson University
 Fairleigh Dickinson University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Lafayette College
 Lafayette College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
March of Dimes Foundation
 March of Dimes Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides pregnancy & baby health programs | Commercial Services |
EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG
 EUROIMMUN Medizinische Labordiagnostika AG Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Produces reagents for medical laboratory diagnostics | Health Technology |
Xylem, Inc.
 Xylem, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Operates as a water technology company that designs and manufactures engineered products | Producer Manufacturing |
Analytical Life Science & Diagnostics Association |
- Stock Market
- Insiders
- Robert Friel
