Rockwell Automation
Management change in Central Europe
Rockwell Automation announces significant changes to its leadership team for the German-speaking market. The company has appointed three new Managing Directors for Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Michael Warstat is the new Managing Director of Rockwell Automation Solutions in Germany.
© Rockwell AutomationMichael Warstat will succeed Christian Schoening as the new Managing Director of Rockwell Automation Solutions Germany, as Schoening takes up his new position as Vice President and General Manager for Professional and Managed Services at Rockwell Automation Global. Warstat will fulfill his new role in addition to his current position as Head of Professional Services MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management). He will be primarily responsible for the development, implementation and integration of strategic plans across the lifecycle services business and workforce strategy.
Urs Kohler is the new Managing Director of Rockwell Automation in Switzerland.
© Rockwell AutomationUrs Kohler has been announced as the new Managing Director of Rockwell Automation for Switzerland, replacing Roger Hunziker, who is retiring after a long time with the company. Kohler has been with the company for 27 years and was most recently Business Manager. This further development underlines Rockwell's efforts to promote its own talent.
Christian Lechner has been appointed Managing Director of Rockwell Automation Austria. Lechner has also been part of the company for over ten years and started as an Account Manager in 2014. Most recently, he was employed as OEM Sales Manager. His extensive industry experience makes him an excellent choice to lead the Austrian team and replace Armin Wenzel as Managing Director. Wenzel has left the company to pursue new professional challenges.
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