Regal Rexnord Corporation announced on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, that its board of directors has appointed Aamir Paul as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer. Paul, who currently serves as the President of North America Operations for Schneider Electric, is expected to officially assume the leadership role no later than July 1, 2026. The appointment concludes a comprehensive executive search process that the Milwaukee-based industrial manufacturer initiated in October 2025 to identify a successor for its long-standing leadership.
According to the company’s official statement, Paul’s initial term as Chief Executive Officer will extend until the Regal Rexnord 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. He succeeds Louis Pinkham, who has led the company through a period of significant portfolio transformation and strategic consolidation. To facilitate an orderly leadership transition, Pinkham will continue to serve as a member of the board of directors until Paul’s start date this summer, at which point he will step down from his executive duties.
Aamir Paul brings extensive experience in the industrial and energy management sectors to his new role. During his tenure at Schneider Electric, he oversaw the company’s largest regional market, managing a broad portfolio of energy and automation solutions. His background includes leadership roles in operations, commercial strategy, and digital transformation, which align with Regal Rexnord’s recent focus on high-efficiency power conversion and motion control technologies. His expertise is expected to support the company’s efforts to integrate digital capabilities into its traditional hardware offerings.
The transition comes as Regal Rexnord continues to integrate major acquisitions and streamline its business segments to improve operational margins. The company, which specializes in the manufacturing of electric motors, power transmission components, and electronic controls, has spent the last several years expanding its reach into the industrial powertrain market. The board’s decision to recruit from outside the organization follows a year-long evaluation of internal and external candidates conducted by a leading executive search firm, focusing on leaders with experience in global supply chain management and industrial software.
In a statement regarding the appointment, the board of directors highlighted Paul’s track record of driving operational excellence and his familiarity with the evolving landscape of industrial automation and sustainability. The company confirmed that Paul will be based at Regal Rexnord’s corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Further details regarding the executive compensation package, including base salary and long-term incentive plans, are expected to be disclosed in upcoming regulatory filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
As of the announcement date, Regal Rexnord maintains a significant global workforce and operates across multiple specialized segments, including Industrial Powertrain Solutions, Power Efficiency Solutions, and Automation & Motion Control. The leadership change marks a pivotal moment for the company as it seeks to capitalize on global trends in electrification, industrial efficiency, and the modernization of the power grid. The board expressed confidence that Paul’s experience in energy management will be instrumental in navigating the current macroeconomic environment.