Robert Buttermore

SVP & Chief Supply Chain Officer at Rockwell Automation

Robert (Bob) Buttermore is senior vice president and Chief Supply Chain Officer. In this global leadership role, Bob heads the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) organization and is responsible for leading strategy, execution, and development of Logistics & Customer Care, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Operations & Supply Chain Planning, Quality & Supply Chain Strategy, and Strategic Sourcing & Global Workplace Services.

Previously, Bob was vice president and general manager of the Power Control Business within Rockwell’s Intelligent Devices operating segment, overseeing global operations and developing and implementing strategic direction for the area. In this role, he led Rockwell’s acquisition of CUBIC in 2022. Bob joined Rockwell in 1997 in the Operations Leadership Development Program as an engineer in Cleveland, Ohio. He has held numerous positions of increasing responsibility in operations management, sales, and sales management, including as regional vice president, Greater China.

In addition to his role at Rockwell, Bob serves on the Board of Directors of the La Causa nonprofit organization in Milwaukee.

Bob holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from The Ohio State University.


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