Rockwell Automation – Rockwell Automation elects David A. Zapico to Board of Directors
MILWAUKEE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that David A. Zapico was elected to its board of directors effective April 16, 2026.
Zapico is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMETEK, Inc., a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions.
Rockwell Automation elects David A. Zapico, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMETEK, Inc., to Board of Directors.
“David brings deep industrial market knowledge and a proven track record of driving profitable growth through margin expansion and disciplined capital deployment,” said Blake Moret, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rockwell. “As CEO of AMETEK, he has led a global industrial technology company through sustained growth, successful acquisitions, and continuous improvement. David’s experience and perspectives make him an excellent addition to our board.”
In his 36 years with AMETEK, Zapico has held many key leadership roles, including a variety of engineering and management positions. He was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2016 and Chairman of the Board in 2017. Prior to these roles, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; President, Electronic Instruments; Division Vice President of Process Instruments; and Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK Aerospace and Power Instruments Division.
Zapico holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
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More information on AMETEK, Inc.: https://www.ametek.com/ + AMETEK (NYSE: AME) is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales of approximately $7.5 billion. The AMETEK Growth Model integrates the Four Growth Strategies – Operational Excellence, Technology Innovation, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions – with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. AMETEK’s objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. Founded in 1930, AMETEK has been listed on the NYSE for over 95 years and is a component of the S&P 500.
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