Frost & Sullivan’s 2006 CEO Lifetime Achievement Award in the Industrial Automation and Process Control Space was presented November 6 to Keith Nosbusch, chairman and chief executive officer of Rockwell Automation.
The Frost & Sullivan CEO Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the CEO who has best demonstrated leadership excellence and has made significant and lasting impressions in the world markets. Performance measurements are based on decisions that have improved earnings and market standing, as well as on vision and delivery.
The ceremony took place at the Rockwell Automation Manufacturing Perspectives media briefing, which is part of the company’s Automation Fair event being held at the
During the presentation, Srinivasan reflected on what it takes to be a leader and why Nosbusch was the deserving recipient of this award.
“The true challenge for leadership is to analyze, strategize, inspire and drive organizational change quickly,” stated Srinivasan. “Through his vision, style of management and contributions toward establishing new standards and development of next generation manufacturing software and platforms, Keith Nosbusch has been able to accomplish just that. Keith has been instrumental in driving global growth for Rockwell Automation and delivering increasing shareholder value.”
Nosbusch, an electrical engineer by training, began his career at Allen-Bradley prior to it becoming part of Rockwell Automation. In the 32 years that he has been with the company, he moved through a series of career progressions that have positively impacted the way Rockwell Automation is perceived in today’s markets.
“Rockwell Automation has a tradition of nurturing leaders – visionaries who have helped define manufacturing excellence in the
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