Rockwell Automation Names Patricia Contreras New Head of Global Public Affairs
July 14 2020 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest
company dedicated to industrial automation and digital
transformation, has announced that Patricia Contreras has been
named Vice President of Global Public Affairs. The appointment was
effective July 1. In this new role, she will oversee the company’s
federal and state government affairs activities, external
communications, media relations, corporate responsibility and
environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting functions as
well as the community relations and contributions group. Most
recently, Contreras served as Director of Global Community
Relations and Contributions. She is the first Latina to lead the
company’s global public affairs function.
“Patricia has always put Rockwell Automation’s people and
communities first, as evident by the critical role she has played
in the development of our philanthropic relationships and growth in
the community,” said Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell
Automation. “Patricia is the perfect fit for this role – to oversee
and build a strategy which taps into our unique capabilities and
resources to further expand human possibility in the communities we
serve.”
In her new role, Contreras will oversee work with business
groups, media, policymakers, regulators, and local communities to
continue to build the company’s strategic partnerships in support
of key business objectives and growth strategies.
“Patricia’s leadership has helped us impact countless students
over the years. I know she will be a great asset to Rockwell
Automation as head of global public affairs working to elevate the
company’s reputation,” said Karin Wu, Executive Vice President
& Executive Director of Social Impact at MIND Research
Institute. “She has been a visionary leader and I’m eager to
continue partnering with Patricia moving forward.”
“Throughout my career at Rockwell Automation, I’m especially
proud of the investments we’ve made that are strategically aligned
with our company purpose and further amplified by our employee
volunteerism efforts,” said Contreras. “I am excited to expand my
scope by working closely with global and local governments, and
partners, to ensure our business, our people and our communities
are positioned for success.”
A ten-year veteran of the company, Contreras joined the
charitable contributions team at Rockwell Automation in 2008.
Contreras represents Rockwell Automation on national corporate
advisory councils including FIRST, MIND Research Institute and the
Georgetown University New Strategies. Locally, she serves on the
board of the Wisconsin Philanthropy Network, United Way of Greater
Milwaukee and Waukesha County Campaign Cabinet and Volunteer
Council, and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Committee for
Hispanic Serving Institutions Advisory Board.
Contreras, a Milwaukee native, is married with two children. She
is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she
received a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the Lubar School of
Business.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is a global leader in
industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the
imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand
what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more
sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell
Automation employs approximately 23,000 problem solvers dedicated
to our customers in more than 100 countries. To learn more about
how we are bringing The Connected Enterprise to life across
industrial enterprises, visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
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