Robert Rudder, Executive Vice President

Robert Rudder has extensive international sales and business development experience. He began his 17-year career with GE Fanuc before moving on to start and grow his own business providing manufacturing automation solutions.

Rudder has worked with MES Systems, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing e-Business initiatives and has developed collaborative models in the Electronics and Industrials markets. He is serving his third term on the MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solution Association) Board and is the current Chair.

Rudder has built a reputation for his solid strategic vision. A two-time finalist for North Carolina Entrepreneur of the Year, Rudder has been quoted in various industry-related publications, such as Software Strategies, Fortune, Intelligent Enterprise and MSI, and is a frequent speaker at industry events.