Neuss, July 7th 2026: Kawasaki Robotics EMEA is pleased to announce the appointment of Lukas Nagel as Head of Sales EMEA, effective immediately. In his new role, he will lead the sales organization across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, driving Kawasaki Robotics’ regional growth strategy while further strengthening collaboration with customers, distributors and strategic partners.
Kawasaki Robotics EMEA Expands in Key Growth Sectors
The appointment reflects Kawasaki Robotics EMEA’s continued investment in its commercial organization as the company accelerates its expansion in key growth sectors. “Lukas Nagel joins us at an exciting time for Kawasaki Robotics EMEA,” explains Shuhei Kuraoka, President of Kawasaki Robotics EMEA. “European manufacturers are facing unprecedented change – from labor shortages and digital transformation to increasing demand for automation and AI-enabled production. Lukas brings the leadership, commercial expertise and customer-focused mindset that will help us support our partners and customers as they navigate these challenges and seize new opportunities.”
Strengthening Key Accounts and Expanding EMEA Partner Ecosystem
With more than 8 years of automation experience alone at Balluff EMEA, where he acted as Head of Key Account & Distribution Management, Lukas Nagel will bring his expertise into strengthening key account relationships, expanding the partner ecosystem and supporting the continued growth of Kawasaki Robotics’ market presence throughout the EMEA region.
“I am honored to join Kawasaki Robotics EMEA and become part of such a strong global robotics brand,” says Lukas Nagel. “Kawasaki has a long history of engineering excellence and innovation. Together with our outstanding team and partner network, I look forward to helping customers solve their automation challenges and supporting the next phase of growth across the region.”
The appointment follows a series of strategic investments by Kawasaki Robotics EMEA, including the opening of its new showroom and innovation center in Neuss, Germany, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting customers with advanced automation solutions and closer regional collaboration.
Kawasaki Robotics (www.kawasakirobotics.de) is a global leader in industrial robotics and automation, offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of robotic solutions for manufacturing and industrial applications. As part of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Kawasaki Robotics combines almost six decades of robotics expertise with continuous innovation to support customers worldwide in improving productivity, quality and operational efficiency.
Press contact: Mr. Marc Kluge (02131 3426245 and m.kluge@kawasakirobotics.de)