The board of directors at Austin Powder has elected Lamar Duhon to serve as the company’s next president and chief executive officer, effective 13 April 2026.

Headshot of white man in shirt, tie and jacket Lamar Duhon is the new president and CEO (Image credit: Austin Powder)

Duhon succeeds John D. Rathbun, who has led the company as president since 2017 and as president and CEO since 2018.

Rathbun will be elected as chairman of the board of directors, ensuring leadership continuity and strategic alignment said Austin Powder in a press release.

Duhon has more than 25 years of global experience leading large-scale industrial businesses and complex service organisations.

Most recently, he served as president of the Flowserve Pumps Division at Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), where he oversaw a global portfolio serving customers across critical infrastructure markets. He previously led Flowserve’s aftermarket services and solutions business.

Earlier in his career, Duhon held senior leadership roles at Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) and Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), managing international operations and driving performance across diverse end markets.

The appointment follows that of Mark Dawson who recently took over as president of US & Canada services.

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