Brian N. Fortney, MBA in

Brian N. Fortney, MBA

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Global Capability Manager, Production Optimization at Rockwell Automation
📍 Greater Cleveland, United States

Brian is a Global Services Executive at Rockwell Automation, managing a P&L over $600M focused on industrial automation. A graduate of Baldwin Wallace Universitys MBA program, he drives profitable growth and ARR transformation. Colleagues describe him as an innovative, driven, and commercially strong leader.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Global Capability Manager, Production Optimization
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Cleveland, United States
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ARR & XaaS Models
He leads the transformation of Rockwell's multi-million dollar service portfolios toward Annually Recurring Revenue and Everything-as-a-Service models to drive scalable growth.
Local Governance
He ran for Akron City Council in 2019, showing a direct interest in local policy, community development, and public service.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Global Capability Manager, Production Optimization
Rockwell Automation
3-2022 - 10-2024
Global Capability Manager, Asset Optimization Services
Rockwell Automation
10-2020 - 3-2022
Global Portfolio Lead, Lifecycle Services
Rockwell Automation
8-2008 - 7-2012
Associate Publisher, Projects
Great Lakes Publishing
2-2008 - 7-2008
Ad Director, New Media
Greenspun Media Group
In the press

Media appearances

Flexible Training Options Help Bridge the Skills Gap. Featured in Rockwell Automation
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How Can Your Automotive Plant Be Ready If Your Workforce Is Not?. Featured in Rockwell Automation
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Education
2009 - 2011
MBA
Baldwin Wallace University
1996 - 2000
BA
University of Mount Union
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