Brady Appoints Vineet Nargolwala as CEO After 90% Market Value Gain
BRC•Vineet Nargolwala succeeds Russell Shaller as Brady CEO effective June 8, 2026, with Shaller remaining consultative until August 1. Under Shaller’s 11-year tenure, market value rose nearly 90%, record EPS and five consecutive years of organic sales growth, while Nargolwala will lead integration of the PSS unit from Honeywell.
1. CEO Transition Effective June 8, 2026
Brady Corporation’s Board appointed Vineet Nargolwala as Chief Executive Officer effective June 8, 2026, with outgoing CEO Russell Shaller remaining in a consultative role until August 1 to ensure a seamless handover. Nargolwala will continue his Board membership as he assumes full leadership responsibilities.
2. Shaller’s 11-Year Tenure Delivered 90% Market Value Increase
Russell Shaller led Brady for 11 years, overseeing strategic investments that drove record-high EPS results, five consecutive years of organic sales growth and a nearly 90% increase in market value. His leadership yielded strong shareholder returns through a combination of product innovation and strategic acquisitions.
3. Nargolwala’s Experience to Drive PSS Acquisition Integration
Vineet Nargolwala brings experience as former CEO of Allegro MicroSystems and senior roles at Sensata Technologies and Honeywell, and has been involved in planning Brady’s acquisition of Honeywell’s Productivity Solutions and Services unit. The Board expects him to spearhead the integration of this transformative business with Brady’s existing operations.
