Rockwell Automation Announces New Chief Financial Officer
July 17 2024 - 7:10AM
Business Wire
Christian Rothe to join the company on Aug.
19
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.
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Christian Rothe named senior vice
president and chief financial officer at Rockwell Automation.
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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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