Keith D. Nosbusch is the CEO and Chairman of Rockwell Automation, a company he led since 2004. With a background in electrical engineering and an MBA, he has a solid foundation in both technology and business. Nosbusch’s journey within Rockwell...
Keith D. Nosbusch is the CEO and Chairman of Rockwell Automation, a company he led since 2004. With a background in electrical engineering and an MBA, he has a solid foundation in both technology and business. Nosbusch’s journey within Rockwell started long before he became CEO; he served in various management roles, including President of Control Systems. His oversight has seen significant shifts in the company, such as responding to economic downturns while aiming for growth. Interestingly, during tough economic times, he voluntarily took a 20% salary cut to align with company goals. His pay structure is linked to performance, where he did not get bonuses for years when company metrics weren't met. In the stock market, he is quite active. In just one year, from 2019 to 2020, the value of his insider holdings jumped from $69 million to over $100 million, indicating he has a large stake in the company’s success. Nosbusch also has a change of control agreement that guarantees him significant severance benefits in case of a takeover, providing stability amid uncertainty. These measures highlight a strategy that aligns his interests with those of shareholders.