Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> January 11, 2010

Regal Beloit – David A. Barta

DAVID A. BARTA joined Regal Beloit in June 2004, and was elected Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in July of that same year. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Barta held several financial management positions at Newell Rubbermaid, Inc., from 1995 to June 2004, serving most recently as Chief Financial Officer, Levolor/Kirsch Division. His prior positions included Vice President, Group Controller Corporate Key Accounts; Vice President, Group Controller Rubbermaid Group and Vice President Investor Relations. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and a summary of what you're presently doing?

Mr. Barta: The company was founded in 1955 by three entrepreneurs that had an idea on