Rockwell appoints new NZ country manager

Rockwell Automation has announced the appointment of Nigel Williams to the role of country manager for New Zealand.

As country manager, Williams will be based in Auckland and responsible for all Rockwell Automation sales activities in New Zealand. He will provide leadership in the development and execution of strategy for New Zealand, in alignment with the Australia and New Zealand regional strategy, in order to achieve the sales target.

With more than 25 years’ experience in the industrial automation industry, Williams is well placed to manage and grow the New Zealand business. Prior to this role, he worked at Siemens for 10 years, predominantly in the food and beverage sector. He has also worked in channel management roles and the building technology area of the business.

Williams is not entirely new to Rockwell Automation, having held various sales and sales management roles with the company between 1992 and 2004. Prior to his initial departure from the company, he was the national sales manager for Rockwell Automation New Zealand.

“It’s great to be back working with Rockwell Automation again. The company has made a longstanding commitment to the New Zealand market in terms of service and support and longevity. I’m proud of that commitment and excited by their clear vision to help customers be more productive and optimise their enterprise,” he said.

David Hegarty, regional director of Rockwell Automation South Pacific congratulated Williams on his new appointment saying, “It’s a real pleasure to announce Nigel as our New Zealand country manager. He is ideally placed to lead and grow our business in New Zealand over the coming years.”