SPM International Appoints New CEO
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SPM International announces Bill Partipilo as the new CEO of SPM Instrument, Inc., effective April 28, 2025.
Partipilo joins SPM Instrument, Inc. from Mobius Institute International, a worldwide condition monitoring and reliability training and certification company, where he served as president and CEO. Before that, he held a similar role in maintenance and reliability for fifteen years, working for a multimedia and events management company. Partipilo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Hospitality Management from Purdue University.
The leadership change reflects the SPM Group’s commitment to sustainable growth and a strong future in all its operative markets. It supports the Group’s long-term goals and strategic direction for the North American market.
“With over fifty years of experience delivering high-performance, patented condition monitoring solutions to the world's industries, SPM has a well-established and solid reputation in the industry. I look forward to building on that momentum as we take the SPM North America market to the next level," said Partipilo.
Partipilo will lead all aspects of SPM Instrument, Inc., and be responsible for strategy, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and technical support.
As part of this leadership transition, Mr. Ron Kittle, who has served as CEO since 2017, will remain with the company in a new role as Technical Sales Manager, focusing on technical sales development. The SPM Group thanks Ron for his successful leadership and looks forward to his continued contributions.
“Bill has positively impacted maintenance and reliability over the past twenty-plus years of service, and we are happy to welcome him to SPM’s worldwide family. Meanwhile, we are fortunate to continue benefiting from Ron Kittle’s experience and deep technical knowledge as he moves into his important new role,” said Stefan Lindberg, CEO of SPM International.
In connection with Bill Partipilo's appointment as CEO, the company's headquarters will be moved to Fort Myers, Florida.
