Holden Richardson Recruits VP of HR for IDEX Corporation
September 11, 2025 – Holden Richardson has assisted in the recruitment of Harsha Landen as vice president, human resources at NYSE-traded IDEX Corp., where she now leads the company’s Pneumatics platform. Ms. Landen has HR leadership experience from organizations such as Thermo Fisher Scientific, Quest Diagnostics, and BD, where she led global teams and transformational HR initiatives. She has experience in organizational design, talent development, and business integration. Her expertise makes her an invaluable addition to IDEX’s leadership team as it continues to push innovation across its Pneumatics Platform.
Ms. Landen was previously senior director of human resources with PPD, a subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher, she led human resources for Quest Diagnostics’ eastern region. Ms. Landen has spent her career in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industry in progressive human resources roles. Harsha began her career with Becton Dickinson. She brings a depth of knowledge in human resources business partnership, as well as experience managing corporate HR functions.
IDEX Corporation designs and builds engineered products and mission-critical components that make everyday life better. IDEX precision components help craft the microchip powering electronics, treat water so it is safe to drink, and protect communities and the environment from sewer overflows. Founded in 1988 with three small, entrepreneurial manufacturing companies, IDEX now includes more than 50 diverse businesses around the world. With about 9,000 employees and manufacturing operations in more than 20 countries, IDEX is a diversified, high-performing, global company with approximately $3.3 billion in annual sales.
Holden Richardson is a boutique executive recruiting firm focused on building leadership teams in the diversified industrial space, with a strong concentration in automotive, on-and off-highway and specialty equipment OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and their tier-one and tier-two supply base. The firm works globally and supports a broad range of clients headquartered both in and outside of the U.S. Holden Richardson has a track record of working with large F500 companies as well as small venture backed companies at the opposite end of the spectrum. The firm has locations in Chicago, Detroit, Austin, Houston, and San Francisco.
Brad Holden is a founding partner of Holden Richardson and has over 30 years of recruiting experience. Prior to venturing out on his own, he was with Heidrick & Struggles, where he served as practice leader, global automotive and as a partner in the global industrial practice from 2004 to 2010.
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Alex Richardson is a founding partner at Holden Richardson and has over 20 years of recruiting experience. He has served automotive and diversified manufacturing clients including original equipment manufacturers, tier one and tier two parts suppliers, engineering service providers, as well as aftermarket manufacturers. Mr. Richardson has managed assignments for CEOs, chief operating officers, divisional presidents and functional heads with a concentration in operations, supply chain management, engineering and commercial leadership roles.
Phase Change Solutions CFO Search
This past spring, Holden Richardson helped to place Alberto Valentin as CFO of Phase Change Solutions in Greensboro, NC. Mr. Valentin is a CFO with broad, comprehensive experience in global multi-national businesses of varying revenue sizes and industries including aerospace (Dept of Defense projects), industrial and commercial mfg, distribution and logistics plus services. He has participated in over 10 M&A’s including due-diligence, integrations with ERP implementations. Mr. Valentin most recently held the role of CFO for Crestview Aerospace and Kemco Aerospace Manufacturing after the acquisition by P/E firm American Industrial Partners (AIP).
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Mr. Valentin previously served as CFO of TIGHITCO, Inc. Before that, he was a regional CFO for GXO Logistics. Mr. Valentin also gained experience during his career with Ingersoll Rand, Honeywell Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Tyco.
Phase Change Solutions is a smart materials company whose proprietary family of BioPCM products decarbonize end use applications through temperature management. Its mission – to develop and manufacture smart and sustainable materials to decarbonize our footprint and enable human health – is focused on creating a sustainable shared value for all through the use of smart materials.
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