Regal Rexnord Corporation announced that Aamir Paul, 48, will become its next chief executive officer, effective no later than July 1 2026. Paul joins the company from Schneider Electric, where he served as President of North America and led the division to double‑digit growth since 2022, generating more than $17 billion in revenue in 2025.
The transition will see current CEO Louis Pinkham remain in the role until Paul’s start date, after which Pinkham will join the board of directors. A March 16 announcement clarified that Pinkham’s service as CEO and board member will extend through June 30 2026 or earlier if a successor is appointed, providing continuity during the leadership change.
Paul’s appointment aligns with Regal Rexnord’s strategic shift toward a high‑margin automation and powertrain business. His experience at Schneider Electric, particularly in data‑center and discrete‑automation markets, positions him to accelerate growth in the company’s core focus areas and to deepen the organization’s capabilities in high‑value, high‑margin solutions.
Regal Rexnord’s most recent quarterly results underscore the company’s momentum. In Q4 2025, the company reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.51, beating the consensus estimate of $2.47 by $0.04, while revenue of $1.52 billion was slightly below the $1.54 billion estimate, reflecting a 4.3% year‑over‑year increase. Adjusted gross margin expanded to 37.9% from 37.1% in the prior year, driven by higher mix in high‑margin data‑center contracts and disciplined cost management. The company reaffirmed its 2025 guidance for adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $9.60 to $10.40, signaling confidence in continued profitability.
The announcement has been well received by investors, who are focusing on the company’s strong data‑center order growth—$735 million in new contracts in Q4 2025—and the sustained margin expansion. While the CEO transition introduces a degree of uncertainty, the board’s decision to extend Pinkham’s tenure through June 2026 is intended to ensure a smooth handover and maintain stability for customers, associates, and shareholders.
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