Driving Growth and Market Access Across EMEA
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Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has appointed Mark Bottomley as Regional Vice President, Market Access, for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Based in Dublin, he will lead strategic initiatives that strengthen the company’s regional presence and improve access to its industrial automation portfolio.
Bottomley will focus on expanding Rockwell Automation’s reach, developing strong partnerships, and accelerating growth through its extensive PartnerNetwork™ ecosystem. He aims to ensure that customers and partners experience seamless access to innovative solutions across EMEA.
Strengthening Partner Collaboration
Gustavo Zecharies, President of the EMEA region, emphasized Bottomley’s leadership and strategic insight. He said Mark’s proven ability to drive market strategies and partnerships aligns perfectly with Rockwell Automation’s growth ambitions.
Under Bottomley’s leadership, the market access team will refine distributor strategies and deepen collaboration with partners. The focus remains on creating a complementary ecosystem that maximizes value for customers and enhances competitiveness across the region.
A Leader with Deep Industry Expertise
Since joining Rockwell Automation in 2007, Bottomley has held several senior roles in global sales and marketing. In his most recent role as Regional Vice President, Strategic Accounts and Sales Specialists, he delivered consistent growth through innovation and customer engagement.
“I’m excited to collaborate with our market access team and regional partners,” said Bottomley. “Our PartnerNetwork™ is a key differentiator, and together we’ll continue to put customers first while building the most trusted partnership ecosystem in the industry.”
Empowering the Connected Enterprise
Rockwell Automation connects the power of technology with human innovation to help industries work smarter and more sustainably. With around 27,000 employees in over 100 countries, the company continues to drive the future of industrial automation and digital transformation.
Learn more about how Rockwell Automation brings the Connected Enterprise to life at www.rockwellautomation.com.