Industry veteran Andrew McCauley assumes the role of CEO with immediate effect
February 17, 2026 – Industrial Physics (the “Company”), a leading provider of test and measurement instrumentation, today announced the appointment of Andrew McCauley as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Barry Lyon, with immediate effect.
“We would like 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 alongside Andrew to continue building on that foundation, and we have full confidence 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. 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 his time at Ralliant, Andrew held various senior leadership roles at Fortive Corporation, including Group President of Sensing Technologies and President of Qualitrol. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech and an MBA from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
“I am delighted to join the Industrial Physics team. The Company has exceptional professionals, a strong portfolio of products and leading brands, and a significant opportunity ahead. I look forward to working with the entire Industrial Physics team to continue driving business growth and serving customers worldwide,” said Andrew McCauley, CEO of Industrial Physics.
“It has been a privilege to lead Industrial Physics, and I am immensely proud of what we have achieved as a team,” said Lyon. “I thank the Board of Directors and the Industrial Physics team for the confidence they have placed in my leadership over the past few years, and I look forward to my next professional challenge.”
