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accession: "0001024478-26-000014"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "ROK"
cik: "0001024478"
company_name: "ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC"
filed_at: "2026-04-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-15T05:26:13.201798+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Rockwell Automation elects AMETEK CEO David A. Zapico to board of directors

## Summary
- Board expanded from 10 to 11 directors; Zapico elected effective April 16, 2026.
- Zapico is Chairman and CEO of AMETEK, a global industrial technology solutions provider.
- Will serve on Compensation and Talent Management and Board Composition and Corporate Governance committees.
- Receives standard director compensation including common stock valued at $92,055.
- Term expires at 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareowners.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001024478-26-000014
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: ROK
- cik: 0001024478
- company_name: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC
- filed_at: 2026-04-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.35
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.35
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1024478/000102447826000014/0001024478-26-000014-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1024478/000102447826000014/rok-20260415.htm

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