Feb. 18, 2026 — Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. today announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.
“Having had the privilege to serve this exceptional organization for nearly seven years, I am filled with appreciation for the accomplishments we have achieved together,” Summerville said. “It has been an honor to work alongside such a dedicated and talented team. As I look toward retirement, I do so with optimism for the automation division’s bright future.”
As part of the recently announced reorganization, Mitsubishi Electric has appointed Milton Coleman senior vice president and general manager of the newly created Industrial Automation Division of Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Coleman will lead Mitsubishi Electric Automation until the integration is complete and then will lead the strategy, operations and growth of the new Industrial Automation Division across the Americas.
Coleman most recently served as senior vice president of sales and marketing for Mitsubishi Electric Automation where he led the sales and marketing organization in the Americas and worked closely with customers and channel partners to strengthen the company’s market position.
“On behalf of the board and senior leadership team, I want to thank Scott for his outstanding leadership and service to the organization,” said Mike Corbo, president and CEO of Mitsubishi Electric US. “The formation of the Industrial Automation Division reflects our continued commitment to this business and our focus on positioning Mitsubishi Electric for long term growth in the Americas. With more than 30 years of experience in the automation industry and a deep understanding of our commercial organization and customer needs, Milton is well prepared to lead this next phase and guide the Industrial Automation Division forward.”
“I am honored to step into this role at an important time for Mitsubishi Electric,” Coleman said. “Industrial automation continues to evolve rapidly, and I look forward to working with our teams to drive growth, strengthen customer relationships and deliver innovative solutions to the market.” He will assume his new role beginning April 1, 2026.
About Milton Coleman
Coleman has three decades of experience in the automation industry, with a background spanning sales leadership, product management and go to market strategy. Before joining Mitsubishi Electric Automation, he spent 23 years at Bosch Rexroth, where he held leadership roles including product specialist, application engineer, product manager, distribution sales manager, regional sales manager and regional vice president of sales. In those roles, he led factory automation and hydraulic technology teams across multiple U.S. regions.
Coleman joined Mitsubishi Electric Automation in 2020 as vice president of sales and was promoted in 2021 to senior vice president of sales and marketing, focusing on aligning sales and marketing organizations and strengthening customer engagement across the U.S. and Canada and Hispanic America.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Duke University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.
About Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.
Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is a U.S. affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation. It offers a broad product portfolio including programmable automation controllers (PAC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD), servo amplifiers and motors, control software, computerized numerical controllers (CNC), motion controllers, robots, low-voltage power distribution products, and industrial sewing machines for the industrial and commercial sectors.
About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
With more than 100 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. Mitsubishi Electric enriches society with technology in the spirit of its “Changes for the Better.” The company recorded a revenue of 5,003.6 billion yen (U.S.$ 37,3 billion*) in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.