Rockwell Automation names new regional sales director

Rockwell Automation, the industrial automation and information company, has announced the appointment of Sebastien Grau as regional sales director for the Middle East, Turkey and Sub Saharan Africa.

Welcoming Grau to his new role, Rockwell Automation EMEA president Susana Gonzalez said: “We are excited that Sebastien has joined our team and will help us further align and connect even more across our key markets of the Middle East, Turkey and Sub Saharan Africa.”

“Sebastien has a proven track record of business achievements in some very challenging operational and sales environments,” she said. “As we accelerate our strategy, Sebastien’s expertise in areas including energy and international sales operations, in addition to years of experience in Middle East and Africa, will greatly benefit our region.”

Grau brings more than fifteen years of experience in global sales operations and energy business units to the role, including leadership and director-level experience throughout the Middle East and Africa. He holds an MBA in Marketing of New Technologies from IAE of Montpellier, France.

Grau said: “I am delighted to join the multicultural and talented Rockwell Automation team, continue building on our strong established base in the region and ensure highest benefits for our customers in the digital era. I’m looking forward to contribute accelerating growth of our company in the   Middle East, Turkey and Sub Saharan Africa.”