MRO parts distributor Motion Industries announced Nov. 27 that it has named Mike Esposito as Group Vice President for Motion Automation Intelligence, effective immediately.

Motion Automation Intelligence solution technologies include robotics, motion control, machine vision, digital Networking/IIoT, industrial framing, pneumatics and custom mechatronic systems.

Esposito most recently served as Director of Motion Automation Intelligence’s Engineering Assembly Solutions unit, having joined Motion as part of its January 2022 acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group (including Kaman Automation).

Esposito has over 25 years of experience in industrial automation and manufacturing, with a Motion news release noting his development of a systems approach along with deep, cross-functional experience as an automation consumer, producer and supplier. 

Prior to joining Motion/Kaman, Esposito held senior management roles at iAutomation, CDF Corporation and SencorpWhite.

In his new role, Esposito will lead the Motion Automation Intelligence team, and his responsibilities will include the development and implementation of multi-year strategic business and marketing plans. He will report to Joe Limbaugh, Motion’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer.

“We are thrilled to have Mike at the helm of our automation group. With his diverse yet relevant background and technical expertise, he possesses a unique insight into the industry’s needs and operations,” Limbaugh said. “In addition, Mike’s leadership skills and deep passion for automation will certainly spur Motion Automation Intelligence to new heights.”