Xylem Appoints General Manager for Middle East and Turkey Region

Xylem Strengthens Regional Impact with New General Manager for Middle East and Turkey Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), a global water technology company dedicated to developing innovative and technological solutions to the world's most critical water-related challenges, today announced the appointment of Naji Skaf as General Manager responsible for the Middle East and Turkey. Naji Skaf brings extensive experience to his new general manager role, with 23 years of experience in the energy sector and 17 years of business experience in the region. He previously held the position of Middle East & Turkey President at Air Products and served as CEO of Air Products Qudra, a joint development and investment initiative between Air Products and Qudra Energy, a subsidiary of Vision Invest (formerly ACWA Holding). Throughout his career, Naji Skaf has served on the boards of numerous organizations including the Middle East Gas Association, AJWAA and Egyptian Industrial Gas Company, and has chaired these boards. Skaf brings remarkable experience from his work in the energy sector. Based in Dubai, Naji Skaf will lead the business by expanding and developing internal operations, maintaining strong relationships among stakeholders and customers, and ensuring continuous commercial growth across the Middle East and Turkey. Originally Lebanese, Skaf has lived and worked in the United States, Canada, Europe and the Middle East, and holds Canadian citizenship. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from McGill University in Canada and an MBA from the University of Houston in the United States. He also possesses extensive experience and understanding necessary for his new leadership role. Commenting on his new position, Naji Skaf said: "I am very pleased to begin my new role in the Middle East & Turkey market. This region stands at a critical juncture with unprecedented technological developments and forward-looking management vision. My first priority will be to lead and support my local team, and in addition, I will support our partners and stakeholders by emphasizing the digital technologies that will carry us into the future. I will demonstrate my commitment to strengthening our proud legacy by empowering our employees, partners and customers to solve water-related challenges. Replacing Frank Ackland in his new role, Naji Skaf will continue to strengthen Xylem's position as the region's leading global water technology company dedicated to solving critical water and infrastructure challenges through innovation. Xylem's mission is to continue working to optimize customers' water and resource management and create a more sustainable world, thereby helping to secure water in more than 150 countries.