IT veteran leads new era of innovation at
Generac
WAUKESHA, Wis., March 4,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Generac Power Systems (NYSE:
GNRC), a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of
energy technology solutions and other power products, today
announced the appointment of Talal
Butt as chief information officer (CIO) effective
March 4, 2024. In this role, Butt
will report to Generac president and chief executive officer
Aaron Jagdfeld.
Butt will be responsible for spearheading the global information
technology organization for Generac, including developing
enterprise strategies for digital commerce, data & AI, IT
infrastructure, cybersecurity, and global applications. He brings
more than 20 years of experience in driving technology innovation
and supporting global business growth with a focus on executing
business strategies and optimizing the digital end-to-end customer
experience.
"Talal brings a wealth of experience to Generac that will
support the company's continued success and growth," said
Aaron Jagdfeld, president and chief
executive officer of Generac. "He has an impressive history of
delivering digital transformation on a global basis and building
creative platforms to drive revenue, and he will be instrumental in
helping us deliver a world-class IT platform that serves our
diverse customer base."
Butt most recently served as Global Vice President – Enterprise
Transformation and Architecture at Rockwell Automation, a provider
of industrial automation and digital transformation technologies.
In this role, Butt was responsible for leading the enterprise's
digital and business transformation strategy and execution. He also
served as the interim leader of Data, Analytics and Insights as
well as cloud operations functions and cybersecurity.
Prior to Rockwell Automation, Butt served as the Vice President
and IT Project Services Manager at Milwaukee-based international wealth
management firm Robert W. Baird. In this role, Butt managed a
cross-functional portfolio of IT projects related to applications
development, infrastructure, and third-party integrations for
multiple Baird business units. Earlier in his career, he worked at
global companies Covance, Inc. and General Electric HealthCare,
where he held various leadership roles in application development
and IT infrastructure.
"I am thrilled to be joining such a dynamic company," said Butt.
"Generac has an impressive track record of success. I look forward
to contributing to its continued growth, collaborating with its
experienced executive leadership team and driving technology
innovation in the years ahead."
About Generac
Generac Power Systems (NYSE:GNRC) is a
leading energy technology company that provides backup and prime
power products and energy storage systems for home and business
applications, as well as energy monitoring and management devices
and services, along with other power products. Founded in 1959,
Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later
created the category of automatic home standby generator. The
Company has continued to expand its energy technology offerings in
its mission to lead the evolution to more resilient, efficient, and
sustainable energy solutions.
Media Contact: Stephanie
Rodgers
Stephanie.Rodgers@Generac.com | (262) 968-8252
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