MINNEAPOLIS, MN, May 5, 2026 — Turck, one of the world’s leading innovators in factory, process and logistics automation, announced it has named Rob Nugent as the next president and CEO of Turck Inc. in the United States. He steps into the role beginning May 11, 2026.
"On behalf of the Board of Directors, we are honored to have Rob join us at such a pivotal time,” commented Chairman of the Board Christian Wolf. “We are confident that Rob’s experience, leadership approach and strategic mindset will support TURCK’s ambitious growth plans and long-term success. Rob brings a deep respect for what we have built over the last 60-plus years and a vision for where TURCK USA needs to go next. We look forward to continuing our mission with Rob at the helm as a proven, high-impact leader,” Wolf continued.
Nugent brings an impressive track record of profitable growth, operational excellence and market leadership within complex, international industrial technology companies. As a veteran leader with full P&L ownership, he excels at aligning strategic vision with go-to-market execution to drive sustainable, long-term results.
Most recently, Nugent served as president and CEO of RJG, Inc., a global industrial technology and services company in the injection molding industry. He led a company-wide transformation that delivered substantial financial results and accelerated growth in non-traditional markets. Nugent was recognized for strengthening organizational leadership and making significant gains in both recurring revenue and employee engagement.
Prior to this role, Nugent held several long-term leadership positions at Rexnord and Rockwell Automation, where he gained extensive senior leadership experience leading successful global and regional businesses.
“I am honored to be chosen as the next leader of Turck Inc. in the U.S.,” Nugent said. “I will remain focused on driving sustainable growth by creating real value for our customers and partners, strengthening trusted customer and channel relationships and continuing to invest in our employees. This commitment will continue to guide our strategic direction going forward,” he said.
Nugent holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and has completed advanced certifications in product, channel and growth strategy.
About TURCK
TURCK is a pioneer in innovative automation technology, helping companies make their production and logistics processes flexible, sustainable and increasingly human-centered. With smart sensors, decentralized automation, IIoT-enabled edge and fieldbus technology, plus robust IP67 solutions, TURCK brings intelligence directly to the machine and makes production data usable from the sensor to the cloud. With more than 4,500 people working in 30 countries, TURCK has built global partnerships with customers based on engineering expertise, flexibility, and our willingness to take on engineering challenges that others will not.