PEOPLE WATCH
Jackson is appointed CEO of Eagle Americas
Eagle Lasers has named Chad Jackson as CEO of its newly launched U. S. branch, Eagle Americas, marking a significant step in the company’ s continued growth in the North American market. Eagle Americas serves its U. S. customer base with service capabilities and local expertise, a foundation built by Fairmont Machinery( Eagle’ s exclusive distributor in the U. S. since 2019).
“ With nearly three decades of experience in the metal processing industry, Jackson brings a deep understanding of both contract manufacturing and OEM operations, as well as extensive expertise in sales and customer relations. His career began on the shop floor, working directly with equipment and managing production— experience that gave him critical
Chad Jackson.
insight into the real-world needs of equipment owners and operators,” said fibre laser specialist, Eagle Lasers.
“ I came to understand not just the operational challenges they face, but the practical solutions that they seek. After spending 16 years with two industryleading OEMs, one overarching theme has consistently emerged: what owners and managers ultimately value most in their equipment can be summed up in one word— trust,” explained Chad Jackson.
“ Our focus is singular: delivering laser and automation solutions that don’ t just meet expectations but exceed them. This promise of trust is more than a tagline; it’ s embedded in the craftsmanship of our designs, the precision of our builds and the long-term reliability of our equipment,” he concluded. n
www. eaglelasersusa. com
Interim head of Stäubli’ s robotics division
Stäubli, a manufacturer of industrial and mechatronic solutions, has announced a change in leadership of its robotics division. Christophe Coulongeat, the Executive President of Robotics, decided to leave the company on 31 March 2025 to pursue new challenges. The search for a suitable replacement is already underway.
“ To ensure a smooth transition, Adrien Brouillard( currently the Global Head of General Industry & Customer Services) will lead the Robotics division as Executive President ad interim. He joined Stäubli in 2008 and brings over fourteen years of experience in customer service support, transformation management and team
Adrien Brouillard.
performance enhancement. His proven track record in driving strategic initiatives will be invaluable during this period,” said Stäubli.
“ While we regret Christophe’ s decision to leave, we respect his choice and thank him for his contributions to the robotics division and the entire Stäubli group,” said Gerald Vogt, Group CEO.“ We are confident that Adrien, with his extensive experience and expertise, will lead the division effectively.”
Stäubli Robotics is a global specialist in industrial automation, providing engineering and technical support. It provides industrial robots, mobile robots and software as well as a range of services. n
www. staubli. com
New Board Member for Olympic Steel Inc.
Olympic Steel Inc., a U. S. metals service centre, elected Peter J. Scott to its Board of Directors at the Company’ s Annual Meeting on 2 May 2025. Long-time director Michael G. Rippey has retired from the Board after ten years of service.
“ Peter has a long and storied career in both the metals and finance communities. His expertise will help guide our future growth initiatives to enhance shareholder value,” said Michael D. Siegal, Executive Chairman, Olympic Steel Inc.“ We are pleased to have Peter’ s knowledge of global markets, especially in these volatile times, and his ideas and viewpoints will add a fresh perspective in the markets that we currently serve.”
Mr. Scott founded Headwall Partners, an
Peter J. Scott. Michael D. Siegal.
independent investment banking firm focused on the metals and mining industries, in 2016. He currently serves as the Managing Partner. Scott previously served as Managing Director and Americas Head of Industrials, Global
Head of Steel & Metals and Americas Head of Mining for Jefferies Group LLC. He also previously served as Executive Director and Americas Head of Metals at Morgan Stanley.
Mr. Rippey joined Olympic Steel’ s Board in 2015. During his tenure, he served on the Nominating and Governance Committee and as Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee.
“ It has been a privilege to work with Mike Rippey,” said Michael D. Siegal.“ We thank him for his dedication to Olympic Steel and our shareholders.” n
www. olysteel. com
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