Rockwell Automation Promotes Mariya Prempeh to Oversee Operations in Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei

Mariya is being promoted to the role of country manager for Singapore, overseeing the company's business operations and direct sales in these countries.

This move reflects Rockwell Automation's dedication to growth in the region. She continues to report to Marcelo Tarkieltaub, regional director for Southeast Asia, Rockwell Automation.

Mariya will lead Rockwell Automation's strategic focus on key industries, with a particular emphasis on life sciences, semiconductors, water, wastewater, oil and gas, food and beverage (F&B) and consumer packaged goods (CPG) in Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei.

“I am honored to lead Rockwell Automation’s operations in Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei. As we enhance Rockwell's market presence, our focus is to collaborate with our customers and provide leading-edge research and development. By building diverse and dynamic teams across the region, we can best meet the needs of our customers. This approach aligns with our commitment to ensuring that Rockwell Automation stands out as a leader in innovation and talent development across Southeast Asia,” said Mariya.

Rockwell Automation has been in Singapore since 1991. The country acts as the Asia Pacific and Southeast Asia headquarters with facilities including a large-scale manufacturing facility. As a market leader in digital transformation and industrial automation, it offers a wide range of products and solutions, including The Connected Enterprise^® solution, manufacturing execution systems, digital transformation, smart manufacturing systems, human machine interface, and smart devices such as in-cabinet modular I/O and independent cart technology.

“The adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as automation, IoT, and the latest smart manufacturing revolution, are reshaping the manufacturing landscape and improving efficiency. According to our  State of Smart Manufacturing Report, close to half (44%) of APAC manufacturers plan to adopt smart manufacturing within the next year. This makes Malaysia and Singapore important markets for us in Southeast Asia and we are confident that with Mariya’s leadership, Rockwell will foster strong partnerships, drive innovation, and deliver outstanding results in these diverse markets,” said Marcelo Tarkieltaub, regional director, Southeast Asia, Rockwell Automation.

In 2023, Singapore’s manufacturing sector grew 3.2 percent year on year, with the tech replacement cycle driving the recovery, as new models and upgrades were released. In Malaysia, manufacturing is anticipated to reach a CAGR of 6.5% and is projected to amount to US$118.50 billion in sales in 2024.

Coupled with the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), designed to address domestic manufacturing challenges, Malaysia is well on its way to revitalizing its manufacturing sector. Brunei is also poised for growth. The integration of Internet of Things (IoT), sensors, automation, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning in manufacturing processes will contribute to increased efficiency and productivity across these nations.

Rockwell Automation has been in Asia Pacific for over 40 years and continues to invest in its vision of expanding human possibility and digital transformation for its customers across the region. With over 4,800 dedicated employees in the region and a robust ecosystem of partners collaborating towards delivering value for our customers, Rockwell Automation continues to transform the industry, unlocking potential and productivity through automated and connected innovation.

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