Dammam, Saudi Arabia – Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced the appointment of Ahmad Haydar as country manager for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With nearly 20 years of experience in the automation industry, including a decade at Rockwell Automation, Haydar will lead the company’s efforts to help industrial organisations across the Kingdom realise the full potential of Saudi Vision 2030. Based in Dammam, he will report to Ediz Eren, regional vice president, Middle East, Türkiye and Africa. Haydar holds a master’s in business administration from Grenoble Ecole de Management and a master’s in engineering, information technology and telecommunication systems. He previously served as interim country sales director, where he successfully led strategic initiatives to strengthen Rockwell Automation’s market position in Saudi Arabia. Rockwell Automation continues to invest in local talent and partnerships to support the Kingdom’s transformation into a global hub for advanced manufacturing and technology. “I am honoured to take on this role at such a pivotal time for the Kingdom,” said Haydar. “Saudi Vision 2030 presents a bold roadmap for industrial innovation, and I look forward to partnering with our customers to deliver solutions that drive efficiency, sustainability, and long-term growth. Equally important is our commitment to supporting knowledge transfer and helping prepare Saudi national graduates for the world of industrial digital transformation.” CDI Products, the high-performance polymer engineering company, has appointed Brent Regan as its new President. The company, part of Advanced Sealing Technologies (AST), a division of the Michelin Group, is known for its expertise in custom-engineered components, sealing solutions and wear products for critical applications. Regan brings decades of leadership experience in the high-tech polymer, construction and engineering sectors. His appointment marks a significant step in CDI’s strategy to expand its global presence and strengthen its position as a trusted partner to OEMs and end users across industries such as aerospace, semiconductor, hydrogen, renewable energy and industrial manufacturing. “We are delighted to welcome Brent to CDI Products,” said Leonard Casey, Managing Director of AST. “His technical expertise, customer focus and international perspective align perfectly with our vision to deliver innovation and reliability across critical sectors. Brent’s appointment reinforces our commitment to growth and world-class execution.” Commenting on his new role, Brent Regan said: “It’s an exciting time to return to the high-tech polymer industry. CDI’s legacy of customer focus, engineering excellence and material science innovation is unmatched. I look forward to working with our talented teams to advance our technology portfolio and strengthen our relationships worldwide.” As President, Regan will lead CDI’s global operations and innovation strategy, focusing on advancing material science, deepening OEM partnerships and accelerating the company’s mission to deliver high-performance polymer solutions that drive reliability, sustainability and long-term customer value. www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS October 2025 45 NEW FACES Declan Walker to lead automation strategy at CKF Systems Rockwell Automation announces new country manager for Saudi Arabia CDI Products appoints Brent Regan as President CKF Systems Ltd has announced the addition of Declan Walker as Head of Automation. Declan brings over a decade of experience in control systems, robotic automation, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and advanced vision technologies, having begun his career in the aerospace industry. A proven engineer and team leader, he has a strong track record of building effective partnerships with customers and suppliers alike. In his new role, Declan will lead CKF’s controls and applications team, driving the integration and development of leading-edge technologies into system solutions that deliver greater efficiency and reliability for customers. His inclusive and collaborative approach will be central to advancing CKF’s automation capabilities across key industry sectors. As Head of Automation, Declan will also play a key role in shaping CKF’s strategic direction, focusing on the development of new opportunities and emerging technologies that support the next generation of intelligent manufacturing.
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