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Patrick Decker

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Board Member at Massachusetts Eye and Ear
📍 United States

Patrick Decker is an experienced executive and board member, formerly the CEO of global water solutions leader Xylem. He currently serves on the boards of Johnson Controls, CRH, and Massachusetts Eye & Ear. He holds a B. S. in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University Bloomington and focuses on sustainable, innovative solutions in his work.

Guided by a personal purpose to uplift others, Patrick is deeply committed to social responsibility and fostering a positive corporate culture. He is actively involved with his alma mater, the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, where he shares his leadership journey with students. He also enjoys listening to music like Earth, Wind & Fire.

He has recently served as the Poling Executive in Residence at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Location
United States
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Sustainable Infrastructure
His board roles at Johnson Controls (smart buildings), CRH (building materials), and former CEO role at Xylem (water solutions) all center on building a sustainable world.
Water Solutions
As the former CEO of Xylem, he has deep expertise in solving global water challenges related to access, resilience, and affordability through technology and innovation.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Board Member
Massachusetts Eye and Ear
8-2024
Board Member
Johnson Controls
3-2014 - 3-2024
CEO
Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL)
6-2015 - 12-2023
Member
Center for Higher Ambition Leadership
3-2014 - 12-2023
Member, Infrastructure Committee
Business Roundtable
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Education
1982 - 1987
B.S. Accounting and Finance
Indiana University Bloomington
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