Rockwell Automation
Blake Moret new Chief Executive Officer
The Rockwell Automation Board of Directors has elected President and CEO Blake D. Moret as Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2018. Moret (54) succeeds Keith D. Nosbusch, who will retain his role as Director.
Moret began his career with Rockwell Automation in 1985 as a sales trainee and later held senior positions throughout the company, including international assignments in Europe and Canada. In 2011, he was named Senior Vice President of Control Products & Solutions, one of the company's two business units, and President and Chief Executive Officer in July 2016. Keith D. Nosbusch has held the position of Chief Executive Officer since 2005.
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