BERWYN, Pa., Dec. 1, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME ) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected two new Senior Vice Presidents and two new Vice Presidents and General Managers. The Senior Vice Presidents are Matthew C. French and Bruce P. Wilson. The Vice Presidents and General Managers are David W. Jordan and Prakash Mahesh. "I am extremely pleased to announce the promotion of three individuals as they take on greater management responsibilities and to welcome a new member to the AMETEK management team. We are very focused on developing management talent and attracting experienced executives. Each of these individuals has proven general management experience and demonstrated leadership abilities," comments David A. Zapico, AMETEK Chief Executive Officer. Matthew C. French Named Senior Vice President, Precision Motion Control Mr. French has served since 2004 as Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK Precision Motion Control.