MES Life Safety Appoints Eric Crawford as Chief Financial Officer
MES Life Safety has appointed Eric Crawford as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Crawford previously served on the company's board and was instrumental in guiding MES through multiple acquisitions since Platte River Equity acquired it in 2021. Crawford brings over 15 years of experience in M&A and capital markets from his role as a Managing Director at Platte River Equity, where he led transactions totaling more than $5.5 billion across various sectors. He will oversee finance, accounting, IT, treasury, risk management, and mergers & acquisitions functions. Crawford succeeds John Walker, who has transitioned to the role of Executive Vice President for Transformation at MES Life Safety.
Topics: Capital Markets Leadership Change Mergers & Acquisitions