IMI’s INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION SECTOR APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR
01/04/2026 IMI plc
IMI’s Industrial Automation sector has formally appointed Harry Deng as Managing Director, Industrial Automation, APAC, strengthening the company’s leadership team in one of its fastest-growing manufacturing regions.
As part of his new role, Harry is responsible for advancing IMI’s Industrial Automation strategic objectives across key regional markets, including China, Southeast Asia and Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand, India, Japan and Korea.
He will focus on accelerating organic growth, deepening customer partnerships in market segments such as Factory Automation, Fluid Control, Rail, and Energy, and strengthening supply chain and operational performance across the region.
With more than 31 years of industrial experience at international companies, Harry brings extensive engineering and commercial leadership experience to the role. His previous positions have included Managing Director and General Manager, where he led cross-functional teams, expanded market share, and delivered sustained revenue growth.
Commenting on the appointment, Jackie Hu, Chief Operating Officer at IMI, said: “Harry Deng’s deep understanding of the APAC customer base, his ability to navigate complex and diverse markets, and his commitment to collaboration make him exceptionally well-suited to guide the region forward. Together with his strong engineering expertise, I am confident he will continue to build on our strong foundation and position APAC as a growth engine for IMI Industrial Automation globally.
Harry Deng commented: "I'm excited to lead IMI Industrial Automation through this transformative period in APAC. The region's rapid industrialisation and digital transformation represent an extraordinary opportunity for us to deepen customer relationships and drive sustainable growth across the markets for Factory Automation, Fluid Control, Rail and Energy."
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