KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Mike Cicco
The automation industry is evolving rapidly, driven by advancements in robotics, AI, machine vision, and industrial connectivity. In this executive roundtable, industry leaders will share their perspectives on the current state of automation, the biggest opportunities and challenges facing businesses today, and where the industry is headed next. Panelists will discuss key market trends, supply chain dynamics, workforce implications, and the impact of emerging technologies. Whether you're an end user, system integrator, or technology provider, this session will offer high-level strategic insights to help you navigate the future of automation.
Speaker Bio
Mike Cicco is the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of FANUC America Corporation. As President and CEO, Cicco has responsibility for all the company’s operations in North and South America. He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of FANUC CORPORATION (Japan).
Cicco joined FANUC in 1999 and has held a variety of management positions over the years including software/controls manager and district sales manager at the company’s Southern California facility. In 2005, Cicco transferred to FANUC’s headquarters in Rochester Hills, MI to take on the role of national account manager of the company’s Authorized System Integrator sales group. As his career progressed, he was named general manager of several robot division groups including Material Handling Engineering, Authorized System Integrator sales, and Domestic Automotive/Michigan Regional sales. In 2015, Cicco was promoted to vice president of FANUC’s North and South American sales and execution. In April 2016, Cicco was named President and CEO.
Before joining FANUC, Cicco served as lead automation engineer for Northrop Grumman in the Automation and Information Systems group.
Cicco holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. In addition, he is First Vice Chairman of the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT).
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