Industrial Physics, a leading provider of test and measurement instrumentation, announced that Andrew McCauley has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Barry Lyon, effective immediately.

“We want to thank Barry for his leadership and contributions to Industrial Physics,” said Brandon Brahm, Partner at KKR. 

“During his tenure, the Company built a strong foundation and a differentiated global platform. We look forward to working with Andrew to continue building on that foundation and are confident in his ability to lead Industrial Physics through its next phase of growth.”

Andrew McCauley brings nearly three decades of leadership experience in precision technologies and industrial solutions to Industrial Physics. 

He also has a strong track record of driving growth, operational excellence and value creation through disciplined strategy execution, commercial excellence, and team development. 

Most recently, he served as Group President at Ralliant, where he led strategic initiatives and operational execution across advanced sensing and technology platforms. 

Prior to Ralliant, Andrew held multiple senior leadership roles at Fortive Corporation, including Group President of Sensing Technologies and President of Qualitrol. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

“I am thrilled to join the team at Industrial Physics. The Company has exceptional colleagues, a strong portfolio of leading products and brands, and a tremendous opportunity ahead. I look forward to working with the entire Industrial Physics team to continue growing the business and serving customers around the world,” said Andrew McCauley, Chief Executive Officer of Industrial Physics.

“It has been a privilege to lead Industrial Physics, and I am immensely proud of what we have been able to accomplish as a team,” said Lyon. “I am grateful to the Board and the Industrial Physics team for their trust in my leadership over the past several years and look forward to my next challenge.”