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James Keane
Director/Board Member at
ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC.
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
James P.
Keane is Lead Independent Director at Rockwell Automation, Inc. since 2011.
He is Independent Director at Newell Brands, Inc. starting in 2024.
He serves as Director at IDEO LP, The Business Roundtable since 2020, Business Leaders For Michigan, Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association, The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation, and Economic Club of Grand Rapids.
He is Executive Director at Design Futures Council and Trustee at Grand Valley State University Foundation.
Formerly, Mr. Keane was Vice Chairman at Steelcase, Inc. from 2021 to 2022.
He was Principal at Motorola, Inc., Auditor at Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co., and Chief Financial Officer at Cloud Corp.
LLC.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois in 1981 and a graduate degree from Kellogg School of Management in 1987.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2025 | 9,690 ( 0.01% ) | 4 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
NEWELL BRANDS INC 0.01% | 07/05/2026 | 54,692 ( 0.01% ) | 185 953 $ | 31/05/2026 |
James Keane active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ROCKWELL AUTOMATION, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2011 |
| NEWELL BRANDS INC. | Director/Board Member | 15/02/2024 |
Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association
 Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) is a not-for-profit trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers. BIFMA has been the voice for the commercial furniture industry since 1973, promoting meaningful improvements for all stakeholders. The company sponsor the development of safety, performance, and sustainability standards used across the furniture industry and educate the stakeholder community on their importance and proper use. BIFMA also provides industry statistics and forecasts and advocates for regulatory conditions that enhance value and foster innovation. The company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. | Director/Board Member | 30/07/2009 |
Grand Valley State University Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Design Futures Council | Director/Board Member | - |
The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
IDEO LP
 IDEO LP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides product development consulting, branding and designing services | Director/Board Member | - |
Economic Club of Grand Rapids
 Economic Club of Grand Rapids Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association | Director/Board Member | - |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates public policies | Director/Board Member | 01/02/2020 |
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Former positions of James Keane
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Training of James Keane
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
87
1st degree connections
16
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
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Motorola, Inc.
 Motorola, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops communication and electronic solutions | Electronic Technology |
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
 Rockwell Automation, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures motion, power control, safety and sensing devices & provides production automation software platforms, technology, cyber security and consulting services | Producer Manufacturing |
Steelcase, Inc.
 Steelcase, Inc. Office Equipment/SuppliesProducer Manufacturing Manufactures office furniture systems and related products | Producer Manufacturing |
Newell Brands, Inc.
 Newell Brands, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures commercial cleaning and maintenance equipment, material handling, household kitchen appliances, pens & pencils and technical apparel | Producer Manufacturing |
Peat Marwick Mitchell & Co. | Commercial Services |
University of Illinois
 University of Illinois Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
IDEO LP
IDEO LP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides product development consulting, branding and designing services | Commercial Services |
The Business Roundtable
The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advocates public policies | Commercial Services |
Business Leaders For Michigan
 Business Leaders For Michigan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Creates jobs and personal income for charity | Commercial Services |
Grand Valley State University Foundation | |
Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association
Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business & Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association (BIFMA) is a not-for-profit trade association for business and institutional furniture manufacturers. BIFMA has been the voice for the commercial furniture industry since 1973, promoting meaningful improvements for all stakeholders. The company sponsor the development of safety, performance, and sustainability standards used across the furniture industry and educate the stakeholder community on their importance and proper use. BIFMA also provides industry statistics and forecasts and advocates for regulatory conditions that enhance value and foster innovation. The company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. | Commercial Services |
Design Futures Council | |
The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Foundation | |
Cloud Corp. LLC
 Cloud Corp. LLC Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Designs and manufactures packaging equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
Economic Club of Grand Rapids
Economic Club of Grand Rapids Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as an association | Commercial Services |
Kellogg School of Management
 Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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