New Managing Director Australia New Zealand for Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation has appointed a new Managing Director Australia New Zealand. David Hegarty was appointed to the position on 5 November 2012 and will maintain his previous role of Regional Sales Director for the region.

“Our vision is for Rockwell Automation to be the most valued supplier of industrial automation products and solutions in the region,” Hegarty said. “I see my role as Managing Director Australia and New Zealand as one of translating what being ‘most valued’ means to customers and industry in our region, and leading our team to meet and exceed customer expectations.”

David Hegarty.

Hegarty has been with Rockwell Automation since 1999 and has managed branches in Sydney and Brisbane. He also spent several years based in Singapore.

A key challenge Hegarty will face will be to lead the company during a time of economic uncertainty in Europe and China, and manage the flow-on effect to our region. Hegarty believes this opens up tremendous opportunities.

“Many manufacturers and producers are moving their focus to productivity in Australia and New Zealand,” he said. “As an industrial automation and information company, Rockwell Automation has the opportunity to work with our customers to drive productivity in their businesses.”