Hillenbrand Executive and Leadership Team

Megan Walke, the Interim Chief Financial Officer at Hillenbrand, directs the company's financial strategy and operations. Overseeing all fiscal activities, Walke ensures robust financial planning, accurate reporting, and effective capital management to support Hillenbrand's global industrial operations. This leadership position involves managing accounting, treasury, and investor relations functions, aligning financial performance with strategic objectives. By optimizing resource allocation and driving financial discipline, Megan Walke supports the company's mission of providing highly engineered processing equipment and integrated solutions across durable plastics, food processing, and recycling industries worldwide. The focus remains on maintaining financial stability and enabling growth through strategic investments and operational efficiencies across multiple regions.

Michael Prado, the Chief Technology Officer & Chief Transformation Officer at Hillenbrand, architects the company's technological vision and drives organizational change. Overseeing the development and implementation of advanced technologies, Prado ensures Hillenbrand's processing equipment and integrated solutions maintain a competitive edge in durable plastics, food processing, and recycling markets. This dual role involves leading digital transformation initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency through technological innovation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across global operations. By integrating cutting-edge technology with business strategy, Michael Prado supports the delivery of reliable performance and advanced engineering capabilities essential for industrial operations worldwide. The transformation efforts focus on modernizing systems and processes to meet evolving customer needs and market demands across diverse regions.

Bhavik Soni, the Senior Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer at Hillenbrand, directs the global information technology strategy and infrastructure. Overseeing all aspects of IT operations, Soni ensures the seamless integration and reliable performance of technology systems that support Hillenbrand's mission-critical processing equipment and integrated solutions. This leadership role involves managing cybersecurity, data management, and IT service delivery across diverse end markets, including durable plastics, food processing, and recycling. By implementing robust IT frameworks and driving digital initiatives, Bhavik Soni enhances operational efficiency and supports the company's commitment to advanced engineering capabilities worldwide. The focus is on leveraging technology to empower business functions and maintain secure, scalable IT environments across all operational regions.

Melissa Buscher, the Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at Hillenbrand, shapes the company's brand narrative and market presence. Directing all marketing, communications, and public relations efforts, Buscher ensures consistent messaging that highlights Hillenbrand's role as a global industrial leader providing highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment. This position involves developing and executing comprehensive strategies to engage customers across durable plastics, food processing, and recycling industries, reinforcing the company's reputation for reliable performance and advanced engineering. By overseeing brand development and external communications, Melissa Buscher supports market expansion and strengthens stakeholder relationships worldwide. The objective is to effectively communicate the value proposition of Hillenbrand's offerings and its impact on essential industrial operations across various regions.