Executive Vice President of Rittal North America Andreas Ruzic has also been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Rittal USA, according to a press release from Rittal Systems Ltd., Canada.
“I am very excited to take over the role of CEO USA in addition to my responsibility for North America and look forward to the challenges, the growth and opportunities ahead of us,” says Ruzic. “I am very much looking forward to continue the trusting and respectful collaboration and teamwork we’ve built so far guiding us to new possibilities.”
This position adds operational management responsibilities to Ruzic’s current role of Executive Vice President of Rittal North America, and will now lead an executive team responsible for the growth of the business as well as the company’s operations, manufacturing, sales, and administrative functions.
Ruzic brings over 20 years of senior and C-level experience covering a variety of industries including manufacturing, aviation & aerospace, retail, telecommunications, and supply chain management. His vast experience with building brands, proficiency in driving profitable growth, and passion for strategic and innovative thinking will further advance Rittal as a market leader in industrial and IT enclosures.
As EVP of Rittal North America, Ruzic has fully supported Rittal Systems Ltd. Canada, and has been prominent at the German Technology Day 2021 events, as well as the Great Place to Work in Canada award celebrations.
Ruzic has a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Applied Sciences in Rosenheim, Germany and speaks three languages – English, Croatian, and German. His diverse background and wealth of knowledge is a true asset to the Rittal team which continues to expand automation offerings, production, and warehousing capabilities supported by five distribution centres including the newest in Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Ga.
Photo courtesy of Rittal.
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