SICK Names New President for Canada
September 12, 2011
SICK, Minneapolis, Minn., a producer of sensor systems for industrial applications, factory and logistics automation, and process automation technology, has appointed Craig S. Smith as president of SICK Ltd. in Canada.
Smith has sales, marketing, and operations experience in both the manufacturing and industrial automation business. He comes to this position most recently from Siemens Water Technologies, a subsidiary of Siemens Canada. He has also held leadership positions at Omron, Rockwell Automation, and several other automation technology companies in Canada.
In his new position, Smith is responsible for all sales, marketing, and operating activities within the company's factory, logistics, and process automation business segments in Canada, including strategic planning, business development, and improving operating efficiencies.
"We are fortunate to have someone who has extensive experience in managing technical sales, systems integration, and operations for industrial automation joining our company," said SICK CFO Rob Barniskis. "We are confident that Craig's expertise will better position our Canadian subsidiary for further growth."
Smith is a graduate of McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont., with a degree in electrical engineering and management. He has also completed extensive professional development coursework, including an executive educational program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
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