NATICK, MA – Cognex has promoted Robert Willett to CEO.
Willett was previously the firm’s president and chief operating officer, with management responsibility for sales, marketing, product development and operations.
As CEO, he also is now responsible for the company’s global finance and administration functions.
He will continue to report to Dr. Robert J. Shillman, who remains chairman of the board and has taken on the role of chief culture officer.