Brooks Automation has announced that Robert J Lepofsky, has succeded the retiring Edward C Grady as the company's Chief Executive Officer. Lepofsky has been a member of the Brooks Board of Directors since October 2005, when Brooks acquired Helix Technology Corporation. Lepofsky was CEO of Helix from January 1989 until December 2004 and was Chairman of the Helix Board of Directors from January 1, through October 2005.
Between January 1, 2005 and November 2006 Lepofsky served as President and CEO of Ensign-Bickford Industries, a privately held company. Lepofsky is also a director of Moldflow Corporation, Avantair and the CareGroup Health System as well as a Life Trustee of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
"We are delighted that a person of Bob Lepofsky's experience and proven leadership and ability to create value for all constituents will lead our Company to the next level," commented Brooks Automation's Board Chairman, Joe Martin. "Bob has agreed to take the reins at Brooks as we continue to build a stronger company and increase shareholder value. As a Director of Brooks and the former CEO of Helix, Bob can step in without missing a beat as we continue to move the Company forward."
He continued: "We also acknowledge our gratitude to Ed Grady for his leadership and his drive as we faced numerous challenges and some very difficult times over the past five years. He has restructured and refocused the company and built the company into a solid foundation for Bob to take to the next level."
Lepofsky said: "The opportunity to assume the leadership role at this time and to work with the cadre of uniquely capable and highly talented Brooks employees around the world, is truly exciting. As a Brooks Director I have seen first hand the progress the Company has made in recent years, and I look forward to helping the Company take the next steps forward as we continue to build an enterprise that delivers increasing value to our customers, our shareholders and our other stakeholders."
