Robert Arzbaecher

ROBERT ARZBAECHER, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Actuant Corporation, has been with the company for 10 years. He held the
position of Corporate Controller in 1992, progressing to VP Finance of
Tools and Supplies (1993), Chief Financial Officer (1994), President and
Chief Executive Officer of Actuant Corporation (2000) and most recently
Chairman of Actuant. Prior to 1992, he held various financial positions
with Grabill Aerospace, Farley Industries, and Grant Thorton. Mr.
Arzbaecher graduated from the University of Iowa in 1982 with a BBA in
Accounting. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.