Rockwell Automation
New Chief Financial Officer appointed
As of August 19, 2024, Christian Rothe is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Rockwell Automation. He will report to Rockwell Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Blake Moret.
Prior to joining Rockwell Automation, Rothe spent thirteen years at Graco, an industrial company specializing in the design and manufacture of fluid handling systems and products. From 2015 to 2018, he served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer before holding senior positions in the company's global business units. He is currently President of the Global Industrial Division.
Rothe succeeds Nick Gangestand, who announced his retirement on May 7, 2024. Gangestad had served in this role since 2021, when he joined the industrial automation company out of retirement.










