Robert Kuenning

Robert Kuenning has a diverse work experience spanning over several roles and companies. Robert currently serves as the Vice President of Operations at WaterFurnace International since November 2022. Prior to this, from January 2021 to October 2022, they worked as an Executive Business Consultant at RJK CLEARWATER CONSULTING LLC, supporting multiple clients in various industries in business turnarounds and operational excellence.

Before that, from May 2019 to August 2020, Robert held the role of Executive Vice President/General Manager, North America at NBJX North America, Inc., where they spearheaded operations for a global supplier of automotive components and systems operating in 20 countries. Robert also worked at Cooper Standard, where they served as the Senior Director, Advanced Engineering & New Launch, The Americas from July 2014 to May 2019, and as the Vice President of Operations, Europe Sealing from July 2011 to July 2014.

Robert also has prior experience at Nishikawa Cooper Company, where they held the position of Senior Vice President from August 2007 to July 2011, and served as the General Plant Manager from May 2005 to July 2007, and as the Plant Manager from September 2003 to April 2005. Additionally, they worked as a Technical Manager at Cooper Standard from August 1998 to August 2003, and as the Director of Engineering at Newell Rubbermaid from 1995 to 1998.

Robert Kuenning has an MBA in International Business from Butler University. Robert also has a Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology.