Yaskawa Motoman announces new VP and organizational changes

Yaskawa Motoman has announced a new leader for their North American sales and marketing team, as well as key organizational changes.

Scott Jenkins has joined Yaskawa Motoman as vice president of North American sales and marketing. “Scott brings several years of executive-level industry experience in sales and marketing,” said Steve Barhorst, president and COO of Yaskawa Motoman. “He is a proven executive that delivered exceptional results for ITW Welding Group, a well-respected technologies organization. We are fortunate to have Scott join our executive leadership team, bringing a breadth of knowledge in sales, marketing and product development.”

Jenkins was formerly senior vice president of sales and marketing for ITW Welding Group, overseeing all sales and marketing activities for Miller, Hobart, Bernard and Tregaskiss. Prior to ITW, he held a leadership role at Detroit Diesel Corporation for six years and also held various positions at Cummins, Inc. Jenkins brings nearly three decades of experience in industrial manufacturing and distribution to Yaskawa Motoman.

“Yaskawa is rich in history and innovation, celebrating their 100-year anniversary in 2015,” Jenkins said. “I look forward to helping write the next chapter for Yaskawa Motoman by providing strategic leadership for sales and marketing initiatives.”

Yaskawa Motoman also announced that Doug Burnside, previously senior director of customer care, has been promoted to vice president of customer satisfaction for Yaskawa Motoman. In this role, Burnside will join the Yaskawa Motoman executive team, providing leadership and vision for customer service related opportunities. Burnside has been with Yaskawa Motoman for 10 years, with key contributions in customer care, aftermarket sales, and pre-owned certified robot programs.

Doug Schenher, previously vice president of customer satisfaction for Yaskawa Motoman, has assumed the role of corporate vice president of Yaskawa America, Inc. In this new position, Schenher will provide leadership and guidance on organizational development and planning for both the Motoman Robotics Division and the Drives & Motion Division. Schenher has been with Yaskawa Motoman for 11 years, contributing significantly to the development of customer satisfaction programs, including service and support, technical training and aftermarket sales.