Ann Perreault

Vice President of Vertical Strategy at Xylem

Ann Perreault is Vice President of Vertical Strategy and Chief of Staff for Growth and Innovation at Xylem, where she leads strategic initiatives that align market insights, product innovation, and business priorities across high-impact verticals. In this role, Ann focuses on identifying emerging trends, customer needs, and evolving regulatory drivers to help shape solutions that address complex water challenges across municipal and industrial markets.

With experience spanning product management, innovation, and strategic marketing, Ann brings a strong track record of translating market intelligence into actionable growth strategies. Her work has centered on advancing technologies and solutions across the full water cycle—from source water and treatment to process and wastewater—while supporting customers in improving performance, sustainability, and resilience.

Prior to joining Xylem, Ann held leadership roles at Evoqua Water Technologies and Honeywell, where she led global marketing, product innovation, and portfolio strategy initiatives. Her career also includes positions at Eaton Corporation and Xcel Energy, where she built expertise in energy and water systems and developed customer-focused programs that delivered measurable business impact.