Lead independent director

James P. Keane

Lead Independent Director·Rockwell Automation, Inc.

About

James P. Keane is the Lead Independent Director of Rockwell Automation, a role he has held since 2023. He is the retired President and Chief Executive Officer and Vice Chair of Steelcase Inc., a global leader in office furniture and workplace solutions.

Mr. Keane served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Steelcase from March 2014 to October 2021 and served on the Steelcase Board of Directors from 2013 until his retirement in 2022. Over his 25-year tenure he held multiple senior leadership roles including President and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and President of the Steelcase Group, leading sales, marketing, product development, engineering, manufacturing, design, and distribution across North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Since 2011
Age 66
Tenure 15 yrs

Also at Rockwell Automation, Inc.

BM Blake D. Moret Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer WG William P. Gipson Director PM Pam Murphy Director RS Robert W. Soderbery Director AJ Alice L. Jolla Director TK Timothy M. Knavish Director

Roles

Organization Role Dates Details
Rockwell Automation, Inc. Lead Independent Director 2011–present Current role
Steelcase Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer March 2014 - October 2021 Vice Chair of the company; over a 25-year tenure also served as President and Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and President of the Steelcase Group.

External roles

Organization Role Dates
Newell Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: NWL) Director 2024 - present
Steelcase Inc. (NYSE: SCS) Director 2013 - 2022

Related

Source: Rockwell Automation, Inc. proxy statement (SEC Schedule 14A)

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