Lydall, Inc. has named Scott M. Deakin its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective September 8, 2015.
 
Deakin will be joining Lydall from his position as the executive vice president and chief financial officer of Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc., a diversified global manufacturer with operating segments that serve the aerospace & defense, life sciences, specialty chemicals, and food & flavoring industries. Prior to Ensign-Bickford, Deakin served as a strategy and operations consultant, and held financial leadership and general manager roles with the companies Eaton Corporation and Barnes Group Inc.
 
Dale G. Barnhart, president and CEO of Lydall, says, “We are delighted to have Scott join Lydall’s executive leadership team. He brings significant financial, operational and strategy experience in highly complex, global manufacturing businesses and a proven ability to drive profitable growth. He is an outstanding leader who provides the right balance of financial discipline, operational rigor and business strategy.”