---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-010379"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "POOL"
cik: "0000945841"
company_name: "POOL CORP"
filed_at: "2026-01-12T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T11:00:33.125011+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Pool Corp SVP retiring; EVP appointed to lead North America ops and tech

## Summary
- Kenneth G. St. Romain, SVP, will retire later in 2026 and assist with transition.
- John B. Watwood appointed EVP effective Jan 12, 2026, reporting to CEO Peter D. Arvan.
- Watwood to lead North America swimming pool operations and oversee digital/tech initiatives.
- Watwood previously SVP of Sales & Operations at Motion Industries; joined Pool Corp on Jan 12.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-010379
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: POOL
- cik: 0000945841
- company_name: POOL CORP
- filed_at: 2026-01-12T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/945841/000119312526010379/0001193125-26-010379-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/945841/000119312526010379/pool-20260112.htm

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