Who are Rockwell Automation's decision-makers?
Rockwell Automation is led by Blake D. Moret, with finance, technology, operations, product, segment, legal, and procurement leaders shaping buying decisions. Sellers should map the offer to the specific segment and operating KPI it improves.
- CEO
- Blake D. Moret
- CFO/key exec
- Christian Rothe
- Founded
- 1903
- Employees
- Approximately 29,000
- HQ
- Milwaukee, WI
- Status
- NYSE: ROK
- Blake D. MoretChairman and Chief Executive OfficerCEO since 2016; Chairman since 2018Leads Rockwell's connected enterprise, industrial software, lifecycle services, and automation strategy.
- Christian RotheSenior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerCFO since 2021Owns finance, investor relations, and capital allocation.
- Nico PoppSenior Vice President and Chief Product OfficerProduct leaderImportant executive for control, software, cloud, and intelligent-device roadmaps.
- Matt FordenwaltSenior Vice President, Lifecycle ServicesSegment leaderKey buyer for services, cybersecurity, digital operations, and customer delivery.
Who leads Rockwell Automation?
Blake D. Moret is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The broader leadership group includes Christian Rothe, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Nico Popp, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer; Matt Fordenwalt, Senior Vice President, Lifecycle Services.
Who actually makes buying decisions at Rockwell Automation?
Decision-making depends on the offer. Product, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, IT, cybersecurity, finance, procurement, legal, sustainability, field service, and segment leadership can all be required, with executive sponsorship needed for enterprise-wide systems or high-risk operational changes.
How is Rockwell Automation organized as it scales?
Rockwell Automation operates through segments, brands, product families, channels, facilities, and regional teams. A seller should identify whether the first buyer is a corporate function, a segment P&L, a plant or field operation, a distributor/dealer organization, or an IT shared-services team.
As of June 2026.Sources:Rockwell Automation leadershipRockwell Automation annual reports
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