Strategic Thinking Task Force (WOW)

Kenneth H. Dickey

Biographical sketch

Kenneth H. Dickey is a distinguished alumnus of The University of Akron ('68) and the President of Cleveland Motion Controls. Mr. Dickey is responsible for world-wide operations of companies within the Controls business, including operations in Buffalo, New York; Cleveland, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Boston, Massachusetts; Frankfurt, Germany; San Jose, California; and Singapore. This high-technology, factory automation corporation produces power amplifiers, A/C and D/C drive systems, motors, and sensor products.

Prior to joining Cleveland Motion Controls, Mr. Dickey was Vice President of Sales for the Americas for Reliance Electric, part of Rockwell Automation - Cleveland, Ohio. Additionally, Mr. Dickey served as General Manager of Reliance's Industrial Motor Group for eight years.

Mr. Dickey has a B.S. in Business from The University of Akron and an EMBA from Case Western Reserve University. He is currently a member of the National Board of Governors, National Alumni Association, Akron.