BRUSSELS, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation
(NYSE:ROK), the world's largest company dedicated to industrial
automation and digital transformation, today announced that
Christian Rothe will join the
company as senior vice president and chief financial officer on
Aug. 19. He will report to Rockwell
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Blake
Moret.
Rothe brings with him a broad background of executive
leadership, finance, strategic planning, operations, and corporate
development experience. He joins Rockwell after spending 13 years
at Graco Inc., an industrial company specializing in the
development and manufacturing of fluid-handling systems and
products. Rothe served as chief financial officer and treasurer at
Graco from 2015 through 2018 before moving into roles leading
Graco's global business divisions. He is currently the president,
Global Industrial Division. Prior to Graco, Rothe worked at Gardner
Denver in finance and strategic development roles.
"Christian brings a strong record of success leading finance and
business teams, including a deep understanding of the manufacturing
industry," Moret said. "He will accelerate the execution of our
plans to combine market-beating growth with expanded margins, in
line with targets introduced last year."
"I am thrilled to join the talented team at Rockwell
Automation," said Rothe. "The global industrial operations
landscape is being reimagined by advancements in factory automation
and digital transformation. With its domain expertise, leadership
position, and strong history of performance, Rockwell is at the
forefront of this transformation. I am honored to join Blake and
team as we shape the future of industrial operations
worldwide."
Rothe received an undergraduate degree from St. Cloud State University and an MBA from the
University of Minnesota. He will be
based out of Rockwell Automation's global headquarters in
Milwaukee, WI.
Rothe replaces Nick Gangestad who
announced his plans to retire on May
7. Gangestad served in the role since 2021 when he came out
of retirement to join the industrial automation leader.
"I want to thank Nick for his commitment to Rockwell's mission
over the last few years. He helped guide us through a global
pandemic and supply chain disruptions while continuing to invest in
the future through new product development and strategic
acquisitions. I wish him well in his retirement," Moret said.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in
industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the
imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand
what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more
sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 29,000
problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100
countries. To learn more about how we are bringing the Connected
Enterprise to life across industrial enterprises,
visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
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