Summary
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK) announced a change to its Board of Directors through an 8-K filing on April 17, 2026. Effective April 16, 2026, the size of the Board has been increased from ten to eleven members. This expansion was accompanied by the election of David A. Zapico as a new director, whose term is set to expire at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareowners. Mr. Zapico has also been appointed to serve on the Compensation and Talent Management Committee and the Board Composition and Corporate Governance Committee. His compensation as a non-employee director will follow the company's standard policy, including an equity award valued at $92,055 under the 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan. The filing confirms no special arrangements or reportable transactions involving Mr. Zapico.
Key Highlights
- 1Board size increased from 10 to 11 directors.
- 2David A. Zapico elected as a new director.
- 3Mr. Zapico's term expires at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareowners.
- 4Mr. Zapico appointed to the Compensation and Talent Management Committee.
- 5Mr. Zapico appointed to the Board Composition and Corporate Governance Committee.
- 6New director compensation includes a $92,055 equity award under the 2026 Long-Term Incentives Plan.
- 7No undisclosed arrangements or transactions involving Mr. Zapico.