Regal Rexnord Appoints Ex-Schneider Electric Leader Aamir Paul as CEO Effective July 1, 2026
Regal Rexnord will appoint Aamir Paul as CEO effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Louis Pinkham at the conclusion of his tenure. Paul joins from Schneider Electric, where he grew North America revenues by double digits to more than $17 billion in 2025 and oversaw 43,000 employees across 35 manufacturing sites.
1. Appointment and Transition Timeline
Regal Rexnord’s Board has appointed Aamir Paul as CEO, with his term beginning no later than July 1, 2026. Louis Pinkham will remain in his role until that date, then step down from both the CEO position and the Board of Directors upon Paul’s commencement.
2. Executive Background and Achievements
Paul joins from Schneider Electric, where he has served as President of North America since 2022 and drove double‐digit revenue growth to exceed $17 billion in 2025. His tenure included oversight of 43,000 employees and 35 manufacturing facilities, supported by prior leadership roles at Dell Technologies.
3. Board Role and Governance Changes
Upon starting, Paul will join the Board of Directors with an initial term lasting until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board conducted a comprehensive search starting in October 2025 to ensure a seamless leadership handover and sustained governance continuity.
4. Strategic Growth and Market Focus
The Board cited Paul’s deep experience in core Regal Rexnord markets—data center, discrete automation, energy efficiency and sustainability—as key to driving the company’s next phase of growth. He is expected to leverage an 80/20 operating philosophy to enhance focus, execution and value creation across the enterprise.