Rockwell Automation Names Stephen Ford Chief Information Security Officer

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Rockwell Automation appoints Stephen Ford as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer to enhance cybersecurity strategy.

MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK), the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced that Stephen Ford is joining the company as vice president and Chief Information Security Officer, effective immediately. He will report to Chris Nardecchia, senior vice president and Chief Information Officer at Rockwell Automation.

In this role, Stephen will develop and execute a holistic cybersecurity strategy to ensure that Rockwell and our Connected Enterprise ecosystem—the company’s infrastructure, products, and customers—are safe, secure, and resilient.

“I’m excited about the energy and expertise Stephen brings to this role,” said Nardecchia. “With more than 30 years of experience in technology leadership, particularly identifying and managing risks, Stephen’s expertise will help us to ensure cyber resilience for our employees, enterprise, customers, and partners. He will be a valuable asset to our team.”

Stephen joins Rockwell from McKesson Corporation, a leader in pharmaceutical and medical supplies distribution, where he was Vice President, Global Security. In this role, he led teams overseeing cybersecurity operations, offensive security, incident response, security engineering architecture, and access management. Prior to McKesson, he held IT infrastructure, information security and compliance, and systems engineering leadership roles at HP, Baylor College of Medicine, and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

Stephen also served as the chair for the national board of McKesson’s African American/Black Employee Resource Group, providing support, professional development, and growth opportunities for Black professionals. He holds a bachelor's degree in computer science and an MBA from Prairieview A&M University in Prairie View, Texas, and a master’s degree from Harvard University.

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 29,000 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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FAQ

Who is joining Rockwell Automation as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer?

Stephen Ford is joining Rockwell Automation as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer.

Who will Stephen Ford report to in his new role?

Stephen Ford will report to Chris Nardecchia, the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Rockwell Automation.

What will Stephen Ford's role involve at Rockwell Automation?

Stephen Ford will develop and execute a holistic cybersecurity strategy to ensure the safety, security, and resilience of Rockwell Automation and its Connected Enterprise ecosystem.

What is the ticker symbol for Rockwell Automation?

The ticker symbol for Rockwell Automation is ROK.