Executive Viewpoint with Mitsubishi Electric Automation’s President and CEO for MHI Solutions Magazine

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Press Release

Vernon Hills, Illinois - January 22, 2025

The article "Seeing—and Appreciating—People for All That They Are" by Scott Summerville, President and CEO of Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc., emphasizes the importance of understanding and valuing people in the workplace. Summerville shares his personal journey of realizing that business success is deeply intertwined with personal relationships and compassion. He highlights the significance of honesty, openness, and collaboration in leadership.

During the pandemic, Summerville adapted by using weekly video updates and small group video chats to maintain communication and connection with employees. These efforts fostered engagement and transparency. Summerville reflects on how these practices have not only helped him understand his employees better but also led to personal growth and a more inclusive leadership style.

Summerville emphasizes the importance of diversifying a workforce to provide fruitful opportunities regardless of age, gender, race, disability, etc. This intentional expansion of the talent pool brings another dimension to life and to work.

To read the full article, in MHI Solutions Magazine, please visit: https://www.mhisolutions-digital.com/mhiq/0424_volume_12__issue_4/MobilePagedArticle.action

- About Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., Industrial Automation Division

Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Ill., Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., Industrial Automation Division provides a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation solutions. Offerings include programmable automation controllers (PAC), programmable logic controllers (PLC), human machine interfaces (HMI), variable frequency drives (VFD), servo amplifiers and motors, control software, computerized numerical controllers (CNC), motion controllers, robots and low-voltage power distribution products. Additional information about Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., Industrial Automation Division is available at us.mitsubishielectric.com/fa/en/.

- About Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc.

Headquartered in Cypress, CA, Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., a US affiliate company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, supports US innovation initiatives and currently provides cooling and heating solutions, elevators and escalators, space and sensing systems, semiconductor devices, and industrial automation. Mitsubishi Electric contributes to a vibrant and sustainable society through continuous innovation and making "Changes for the Better." For additional information, visit us.mitsubishielectric.com/en/.

- Media Contact

Pam Summers
Marketing Communications Manager
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc., Industrial Automation Division
Pam.Summers@meau.com
+1 (847) 478-2415

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