Blake D. Moret

Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO at ROCKWELL AUTOMATION

Board

Since July 1, 2016

Age

62 years

Education

Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Tenure

Began career at ROK in 1985 as a sales trainee, served as Senior Vice President from April 2011 to July 2016, became CEO on July 1, 2016, and was appointed Chairman of the Board on January 1, 2018.

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About

Blake D. Moret is a seasoned executive who began his career at Rockwell Automation in 1985, progressing through various roles that showcased his expertise in sales, marketing, solutions, and international operations.

Over the years, he has held significant leadership roles, culminating in his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2016, a milestone that underscores his deep understanding of the company's operations and strategies.

His leadership at ROK has been pivotal in driving innovation and operational excellence, reflecting a blend of technical prowess and strategic insight that has steered the company towards sustained growth.

Beyond his responsibilities at ROK, he has contributed extensively to external boards and industry associations, thereby influencing broader industry trends and community engagements, further highlighting a career dedicated to both corporate success and external industry leadership.

$ROK Performance Under Blake D. Moret

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
PTC, Inc.	Board Member	July 2018 – August 2023	Served on the board prior to stepping down
Rockwell Automation (ROK)	Senior Vice President, Control Products and Solutions	April 2011 – July 2016	Held a senior executive role before ascending to CEO
Rockwell Automation (ROK)	Sales Trainee & Various Senior Roles	1985 – Promotion (Exact end date N/A)	Began career as a sales trainee and later served in marketing, solutions, services, product groups, and international assignments in Europe and Canada

External Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)	Vice Chair of the Board	N/A	Active board position
Business Roundtable	Director on the Board	N/A	Active board position
FIRST Robotics	Director on the Board	N/A	Active board position
Various Business, Civic & Community Organizations	Member/Director	N/A	Involvement in multiple external groups

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount ($)	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Salary	1,210,456	Annual	Fixed annual salary
Company Contributions to Plans	12,075	Annual	Contributions to 401(k) and non-qualified savings plans
Perquisites	11,208	Annual	Includes personal use of company plane, personal liability insurance, entertainment suites, and board retreat costs

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

No information available on performance compensation for 2024