Who are Dover's decision-makers?
Dover is led by Richard J. Tobin, with finance, technology, operations, product, segment, legal, and procurement leaders shaping buying decisions. Sellers should map the offer to the specific segment and operating KPI it improves.
- CEO
- Richard J. Tobin
- CFO/key exec
- Brad Cerepak
- Founded
- 1955
- Employees
- Approximately 25,000
- HQ
- Downers Grove, IL
- Status
- NYSE: DOV
- Richard J. TobinPresident and Chief Executive OfficerCEO since 2018Leads Dover's portfolio simplification, productivity, M&A, and higher-growth industrial platforms.
- Brad CerepakSenior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerCFO since 2011Owns finance, capital allocation, and investor communication.
- Ivonne CabreraSenior Vice President, General Counsel and SecretarySenior executiveImportant stakeholder for contracts, compliance, and enterprise risk.
- Markem-Imaje leadershipOperating-company leadershipKey buying center for imaging, identification, software, and packaging automation.
Who leads Dover?
Richard J. Tobin is President and Chief Executive Officer. The broader leadership group includes Brad Cerepak, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Ivonne Cabrera, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary; Markem-Imaje leadership, Operating-company leadership.
Who actually makes buying decisions at Dover?
Decision-making depends on the offer. Product, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, IT, cybersecurity, finance, procurement, legal, sustainability, field service, and segment leadership can all be required, with executive sponsorship needed for enterprise-wide systems or high-risk operational changes.
How is Dover organized as it scales?
Dover operates through segments, brands, product families, channels, facilities, and regional teams. A seller should identify whether the first buyer is a corporate function, a segment P&L, a plant or field operation, a distributor/dealer organization, or an IT shared-services team.
As of June 2026.Sources:Dover leadershipDover annual reports
Dover — frequently asked questions
