Victaulic Executive and Leadership Team

Richard Bucher, the President & Chief Executive Officer at Victaulic, directs the overarching corporate strategy for mechanical pipe joining systems and flow control products. Overseeing global operations across commercial construction, energy, and mining sectors, the President & Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment between manufacturing output and market demand. This leadership role involves driving long-term growth through the development of piping technologies that enhance installation safety and lifecycle performance. By coordinating with the Board and executive leadership, Richard Bucher maintains the competitive positioning of the organization within the industrial machinery landscape. The President & Chief Executive Officer monitors international market trends to identify expansion opportunities, ensuring the company remains a leader in infrastructure solutions. Through rigorous focus on operational efficiency and product innovation, Bucher secures the financial health and market dominance of the enterprise while fostering a culture of engineering excellence.

Joseph Savage, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Victaulic, manages the global fiscal strategy and capital allocation for the manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems. Overseeing financial reporting, risk management, and treasury functions, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ensures the stability of the company's balance sheet during large-scale infrastructure projects. This leadership role involves analyzing market performance across energy, mining, and water sectors to optimize resource distribution. By implementing robust financial controls, Joseph Savage supports the strategic initiatives of the executive team and provides the necessary capital for research and development in piping technologies. The Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer maintains transparency with stakeholders while driving cost-efficiency across the global supply chain. Savage evaluates investment opportunities to sustain the company's growth trajectory, ensuring that fiscal policies align with the long-term mission of delivering reliable, high-performance flow control solutions to industrial clients worldwide.

Gordon Lu, the Chief Financial Officer (Asia Pacific) at Victaulic, directs all fiscal operations and financial planning within the rapidly expanding Asia Pacific market. Overseeing regional revenue streams and local regulatory compliance, the Chief Financial Officer (Asia Pacific) ensures that the company's mechanical pipe joining systems and fire protection solutions meet the specific demands of regional infrastructure projects. This leadership role involves managing regional budgets and providing critical financial insights to the global executive team to support strategic decision-making. By optimizing regional cost structures and monitoring local market volatility, Gordon Lu strengthens the competitive footprint of the organization in key industrial hubs. The Chief Financial Officer (Asia Pacific) coordinates with regional sales and operations teams to drive profitability and ensure the efficient delivery of piping technologies. Lu maintains rigorous oversight of regional assets, ensuring that financial performance remains consistent with the broader corporate objectives of safety, reliability, and installation efficiency.

Lawrence Thau, the Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer at Victaulic, architects the research and development roadmap for advanced piping technologies and flow control products. Overseeing the engineering teams responsible for mechanical pipe joining systems, the Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer ensures that all new product designs improve installation efficiency and safety for commercial construction and industrial clients. This leadership role involves collaborating with manufacturing leads to integrate cutting-edge materials and design methodologies into the global product portfolio. By driving innovation in fire protection solutions and infrastructure components, Lawrence Thau maintains the company's status as a technical leader in the industry. The Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer evaluates emerging technologies to enhance product lifecycle performance and reliability. Thau directs the patent strategy and technical standards, ensuring that the engineering output consistently meets the rigorous requirements of the energy, mining, and water markets.

Mark Van, the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer at Victaulic, directs the legal framework and administrative governance for the global manufacturer of mechanical pipe joining systems. Overseeing corporate compliance, intellectual property protection, and human resources strategy, the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer ensures that all business activities align with international regulations and internal policies. This leadership role involves managing complex contractual negotiations for large-scale infrastructure and energy projects. By mitigating legal risks and fostering a robust administrative environment, Mark Van supports the operational continuity of the organization. The Chief Legal & Administrative Officer coordinates with the executive team to implement governance structures that facilitate sustainable growth and protect the company's proprietary piping technologies. Van oversees the legal aspects of global expansion, ensuring that administrative processes remain scalable and efficient. Through diligent oversight of corporate affairs, the Chief Legal & Administrative Officer secures the integrity of the company's operations across all served markets.