Flowserve Corporation, a provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, has appointed Carey O'Connor as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary. She succeeds Ron Shuff, who will retire in 2013 after nearly 25 years with the company.

In her new role, O'Connor reports to President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Blinn.

O'Connor joined Flowserve in January 2003, and has served as vice president and corporate secretary since May 2011.