Raffaele Gerbasi brings over 40 years of leadership experience in entrepreneurial and corporate environments to his role as President of WATERAX Inc. His career spans successful business turnarounds, high-growth ventures, and transformative acquisitions.
In 2010, Raffaele led the management buyout (MBO) of WATERAX from Tyco International, rebranding and revitalizing the company with a focus on innovation and resilience. Building on its roots dating back to the 1920s, WATERAX has become a global leader in lightweight, high-performance portable fire pumps, empowering wildland firefighters to protect lives, property, and natural resources.
Under his leadership, WATERAX joined Madison Industries in 2022, strengthening its position as a key player in wildfire mitigation and enhancing Madison’s Safety portfolio.
Raffaele holds an Executive MBA from Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business and is committed to delivering mission-driven solutions that support those on the frontlines of wildfire defense.