Machine vision sensor maker Cognex Corp. (CGNX), Tuesday said it elevated Robert Willett to President and Chief Operating Officer. While assuming new responsibilities, Willett will also continue in his current role as President of the Modular Vision Systems Division, which is the largest operating division of Cognex.
Willett joined Cognex in 2008 as Executive Vice President and President of the Modular Vision Systems Division. Prior to that he has served as Group Vice President of Business Development and Innovation for the Product Identification business group at Danaher Corp. (DHR).
Before joining Danaher, Willett was the Chief Executive Officer of Willett International Ltd., a global coding and marking company that he sold to Danaher in 2003, and which was merged into Videojet. Willett also served as President of Videojet Technologies.
In his current role, Willett will continue reporting to Robert Shillman, chairman and chief executive officer. As President of Cognex Corp., Willett will oversee both the Modular Vision Systems Division and the Surface Inspection Systems Division.
CGNX is currently trading at $18.04, down $0.10 or 0.55%, on the Nasdaq.
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