New Asia Pacific appointment

SCOTT WOOLDRIDGE has been appointed regional president, Asia Pacific for Rockwell Automation. Wooldridge will be leading the execution of the company's strategy to bring the Connected Enterprise to life, combining Rockwell Automation's technology and domain expertise to deliver positive business outcomes for customers. "Scott is an experienced executive with a proven track record and passion for developing customer centric strategies that drive results and foster partnerships and collaboration," said Blake Moret, chairman and chief executive officer, Rockwell Automation. "His strong history with Rockwell Automation and vast experience in the industry makes Scott the ideal candidate to lead Asia Pacific, particularly as we navigate more challenging times and continue to map our route to success." Wooldridge joined Rockwell Automation in 2017 as regional director, South Pacific, and was most recently vice president, Pacific Rim, a portfolio within the Asia Pacific region covering the markets of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea and South East Asia. Before joining Rockwell Automation, Scott held the role of chief executive officer at Energy Action and was a board member with the Energy Efficiency Council, both in Australia.