Regal Rexnord Taps Schneider Electric Executive Aamir Paul as Next CEO
Event summary
- Aamir Paul, 48, will become CEO of Regal Rexnord no later than July 1, 2026, succeeding Louis Pinkham.
- Paul joins from Schneider Electric, where he served as President of North America, growing the business to $17B revenue in 2025.
- Paul brings 13+ years of experience at Dell Technologies, most recently as SVP of Global Server Solutions Sales.
- Current CEO Louis Pinkham will remain until Paul's start date and then resign from the Board.
- Paul will also join Regal Rexnord's Board of Directors, serving until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
The big picture
Regal Rexnord's choice of Aamir Paul reflects a strategic emphasis on scaling its industrial automation and energy efficiency solutions. Paul's background in high-growth markets like data centers and discrete automation aligns with Regal Rexnord's focus on sectors with strong secular demand tailwinds. His experience in driving operational efficiency and commercial execution at Schneider Electric and Dell Technologies positions him to navigate the company's complex global business landscape.
What we're watching
- Growth Strategy
- How Paul's track record of double-digit growth at Schneider Electric will translate to Regal Rexnord's portfolio.
- Operational Focus
- Whether Paul can effectively implement Regal's 80/20 operating philosophy across the enterprise.
- Market Positioning
- The pace at which Paul can leverage his experience in data center and discrete automation to drive market leadership.