Yaskawa Motoman Announces New Vice President and Organizational Changes

Yaskawa Motoman has announced a new leader for their North American sales and marketing team, as well as key organizational changes.

Scott Jenkins has joined Yaskawa Motoman as Vice President of North American Sales & Marketing. Jenkins was formerly Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for ITW Welding Group, overseeing all sales and marketing activities for Miller, Hobart, Bernard and Tregaskiss. Prior to ITW, he held a leadership role at Detroit Diesel Corporation for six years and also held various positions at Cummins, Inc. Jenkins brings nearly three decades of experience in industrial manufacturing and distribution to Yaskawa Motoman.

Doug Burnside, previously Sr. Director of Customer Care, has been promoted to Vice President of Customer Satisfaction for Yaskawa Motoman. In this role, Burnside will join the Yaskawa Motoman executive team, providing leadership and vision for customer service related opportunities. Burnside has been with Yaskawa Motoman for 10 years, with key contributions in customer care, aftermarket sales and pre-owned certified robot programs.

Doug Schenher, previously Vice President of Customer Satisfaction for Yaskawa Motoman, has assumed the role of Corporate Vice President of Yaskawa America, Inc. In this new position, Schenher will provide leadership and guidance on organizational development and planning for both the Motoman Robotics Division and the Drives & Motion Division. Schenher has been with Yaskawa Motoman for 11 years, contributing to the development of customer satisfaction programs, including service and support, technical training and aftermarket sales.

For more information contact:

Yaskawa America, Inc.

Motoman Robotics Division

100 Automation Way

Miamisburg, OH 45342

937-847-6200

www.motoman.com