Our Leadership

Eric Ashleman is a member of the board and chief executive officer of IDEX Corporation. Eric became chief executive officer of IDEX Corporation in December 2020 after becoming president in February 2020. He was previously chief operating officer beginning in 2015.

Melissa was named Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) in February 2021 and leads the global human resources function for more than 7,000 IDEX employees worldwide.

As Chief Compliance Officer, Eric is responsible for ensuring that the company engages in ethical and compliant business practices around the globe. Guided by the IDEX values of Trust, Team, and Excellence, he leads the internal processes for promoting and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies, including the IDEX Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. Eric joined IDEX in 2017 as Senior Counsel, Compliance, Privacy & Anti-Corruption. He then held roles of increasing responsibility with respect to the company’s global trade, anti-corruption and corporate compliance programs. Prior to joining IDEX, Eric served in the White-Collar Litigation practice group at the law firm of Foley & Lardner LLP.