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Andrea Ruotolo

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Andrea Ruotolo stands at the forefront of a global revolution—where sustainability meets digital transformation. As the global head of customer sustainability at Rockwell Automation, she is redefining the way industries harness technology to drive environmental impact reduction, efficiency, and innovation—responsibly. She has been appointed as the Responsible AI Governor for Canada on the Global Council for Responsible AI.

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With two decades of executive experience spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Andrea has seamlessly blended her expertise in AI, automation, and ethical technology adoption to empower businesses worldwide. Holding a PhD with specializations in digital transformation and AI from MIT and Harvard, she is more than an innovator—she is a visionary, shaping a future where technology and sustainability go hand in hand.

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Her passion? People. “I love people. I want to take care of them,” she shares, a philosophy that fuels her mission to integrate responsible AI into global industries. Through ethical, transparent, and data-driven AI solutions, Andrea ensures that businesses not only optimize productivity but also minimize risks and unintended consequences.

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At Rockwell Automation, a global powerhouse in industrial automation and digital transformation, Andrea leads initiatives that help organizations reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and achieve long-term operational resilience. With AI, IoT, and robotics as her tools, she transforms sustainability from a goal into an actionable strategy.

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Recognized across multiple industry publications for her contributions to AI-driven sustainability and innovation, Andrea is a force of change, lighting the way for a future where automation serves not just efficiency—but humanity itself.

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Andrea Ruotolo
Global Head, Customer Sustainability 
Rockwell Automation
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrearuotolo/