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Regal Rexnord Corp., Milwaukee, has named Aamir Paul as its next chief executive officer, the industrial manufacturer announced. Paul is expected to assume the role no later than July 1, following the conclusion of his current duties at Schneider Electric SE, Rueil-Malmaison, France.
Paul, 48, currently serves as president of North America at Schneider Electric, a global energy management and automation company. He joined Schneider Electric in 2013 and took over its North American operations in 2022, growing the business at double-digit rates through 2025. The division generated more than $17 billion in revenue last year and operates more than 35 manufacturing facilities employing over 43,000 people.
Before joining Schneider Electric, Paul spent more than 13 years at Dell Technologies Inc., Round Rock, Texas, ultimately serving as SVP of global server solutions sales, where he oversaw worldwide go-to-market strategy for servers and led global sales for data center solutions and high-performance computing.
Paul will also join Regal Rexnord's board of directors when his employment begins, serving an initial term through the company's 2027 annual shareholders meeting.
Outgoing CEO Louis Pinkham, whose planned departure was first disclosed in October 2025, will remain in the role until Paul officially takes over. Pinkham will simultaneously step down from the board.
"After a comprehensive search, the board concluded that Aamir is an exceptional leader who is well-prepared to guide Regal Rexnord through its next phase of growth," said Rakesh Sachdev, non-executive chairman of Regal Rexnord's board of directors. "The board is excited about many aspects of Aamir's background, but in particular, his long track record driving growth across complex global businesses, his commitment to building strong teams and developing talent, his ability to foster an innovation culture, and his deep experience in the core strategic Regal Rexnord growth markets, including data center and discrete automation. He also brings a strong appreciation for how leadership in energy efficiency and sustainability creates long-term value for a company's key stakeholders."
Sachdev also acknowledged Pinkham's tenure, saying, "On behalf of the board, I want to again thank Louis Pinkham for his outstanding leadership and many contributions to Regal Rexnord. Part of Louis's enduring legacy will be the strength of Regal Rexnord's values, talent, and transformed portfolio, which we believe position the company well for continued success."
Paul expressed enthusiasm for his new role. "As I have come to know Regal Rexnord, I have become increasingly excited about the tremendous growth potential of the company's portfolio, its unique scale and scope, and its market-leading technologies," he said. "I look forward to further capitalizing on Regal's 80/20 operating philosophy to drive continued focus, execution, and value creation across the enterprise. I am eager to work with the talented team at Regal Rexnord and leverage my commercial and operational experience to help ensure the company maximizes its full potential for its customers, its people, and its shareholders."
Paul holds a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Northwestern University and has completed advanced management studies at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and INSEAD. He currently serves on the boards of the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, the National Association of Electrical Distributors, and the Executives' Club of Chicago.
Regal Rexnord, which employs approximately 30,000 people worldwide, manufactures electric motors, power transmission components, and automation systems.
