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INNIO announces Robert Stoppek as new CEO of Waukesha Gas Engines Business

INNIO* has named Robert “Rob” Stoppek as CEO of the INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines business. Rob Stoppek brings extensive technology leadership skills and change management expertise to both INNIO and Waukesha, according to Carlos Lange, CEO & President, INNIO Group.

INNIO announces Robert Stoppek as new CEO of Waukesha Gas Engines Business

INNIO Group Recently Announced Realignment and Streamlining into Two Dedicated Businesses—Jenbacher and Waukesha

  • Robert “Rob” Stoppek Chosen to Lead INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines Business
  • Stoppek Brings Extensive Technology Leadership and Change Management Expertise

WAUKESHA, Wisc. — September 3, 2019 — INNIO* announced today that as part of its realignment into two dedicated businesses — Jenbacher* and Waukesha* — under the umbrella of the INNIO Group, it has named Robert “Rob” Stoppek as CEO of the INNIO Waukesha Gas Engines business.

Rob Stoppek brings extensive technology leadership skills and change management expertise to both INNIO and Waukesha, according to Carlos Lange, CEO & President, INNIO Group. “We are pleased to welcome Rob to the INNIO team to lead the respected Waukesha gas engines business,” Lange said. “His customer-centric focus, P&L management expertise and strong supply chain and manufacturing leadership experience provide critical skillsets that will be instrumental in driving the Waukesha business in the 21st century economy.”

Founded in 1906, Waukesha’s gas engines business represents dedicated workmanship, quality and innovation through the manufacture and service of Waukesha’s distinctive orange-colored gas engines. In addition to the Waukesha, Wisconsin, operations, INNIO’s flagship Waukesha gas engines are also being manufactured and shipped from Welland, Ontario.

“The customer must be at the center of everything we do,” Rob Stoppek said. “Coming off a record year, Waukesha’s gas engines and services are well-positioned for future growth through an escalated focus on our customers. Our customers and our employees believe in the Waukesha brand. Together, we will continue to move it forward. I am excited to be joining INNIO and Waukesha.”

Previously, Rob Stoppek served as the executive leading Parker Hannifin’s $1.5 billion motion and control business operations for Europe, covering 23 locations with 4,000 employees. Prior to joining the Fortune 250 leader in motion and control technologies, he served in progressive leadership roles as SVP of Global Operations for GENERAC and as Chief Supply Chain Officer for IDEX. A worldwide holder of 11 U.S. patents, Rob Stoppek holds an executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management from Northwestern University. He has Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in mechanical engineering from Iowa State University.

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