Pool Corporation names John Watwood as new president and CEO

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Pool Corporation Announces Leadership Transition

May 4, 2026 4:30 PM EDT

John B. Watwood appointed as President and CEO 
Peter D. Arvan to step down as President, CEO and Director
John E. Stokely appointed as Executive Chair

COVINGTON, La., May 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pool Corporation (Nasdaq: POOL) (the Company or POOLCORP) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed John B. Watwood as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective May 4, 2026. Peter D. Arvan will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Companys Board of... More