Rockwell Automation Elects David A. Zapico to Board of Directors
April 20, 2026
Rockwell Automation, Inc. has recently announced that David A. Zapico was elected to its board of directors effective April 16, 2026. Zapico is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AMETEK, Inc., a global provider of industrial technology solutions.
“David brings deep industrial market knowledge and a proven track record of driving profitable growth through margin expansion and disciplined capital deployment,” said Blake Moret, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Rockwell. “As CEO of AMETEK, he has led a global industrial technology company through sustained growth, successful acquisitions, and continuous improvement. David’s experience and perspectives make him an excellent addition to our board.”
In his 36 years with AMETEK, Zapico has held many key leadership roles, including a variety of engineering and management positions. He was elected Chief Executive Officer in 2016 and Chairman of the Board in 2017. Prior to these roles, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer; President, Electronic Instruments; Division Vice President of Process Instruments; and Vice President and General Manager of AMETEK Aerospace and Power Instruments Division.
Zapico holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Carnegie Mellon University.
