CAS Holdings Names Patrick McDermott Chief Executive Officer

Industrial automation distributor promotes President to lead next growth phase

By Sarah Mitchell · Published Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:34:38 GMT · Updated Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:34:38 GMT

CAS Holdings has appointed Patrick McDermott as Chief Executive Officer, promoting him from President and Chief Revenue Officer. The industrial automation distributor's leadership change positions the company for continued growth through its divisions including iAutomation and RND Automation.

CAS Holdings, a leader in industrial automation distribution and integration, has appointed Patrick McDermott as Chief Executive Officer, promoting him from his previous role as President and Chief Revenue Officer.

Leadership Transition

McDermott's appointment positions the company for continued expansion in the industrial automation sector. In his previous role, he drove growth across the organisation while strengthening customer relationships and leading teams focused on execution and delivery.

"I'm honored to step into the role of CEO at CAS Holdings," McDermott said. "Over the past year, I've had the opportunity to work alongside an incredible team, support our customers, and help drive the growth of our organisation. I'm excited to build on that momentum as we move into our next chapter."

Company Portfolio

CAS Holdings operates through multiple divisions, including iAutomation and RND Automation, delivering industrial automation solutions from product distribution and technical support to custom machine building and system integration. The company serves OEM machine builders and end-users with expertise in motion control, robotics, and vision systems.

Value-added capabilities include kitting, sub-assembly, panel building, and turnkey automation systems, positioning the company as an extension of customers' engineering and production teams.

Strategic Focus

Under McDermott's leadership, CAS Holdings will advance strategic initiatives to strengthen its market position while continuing to deliver automation solutions across multiple industries. The company maintains a focus on responsive local expertise, strong supplier partnerships, and engineering capabilities.

"We have a strong foundation, a talented team, and a clear direction," McDermott said. "Our focus remains on supporting our customers with responsive, local expertise, strong supplier partnerships, and the engineering and production capabilities they rely on to keep their operations running and growing."

The leadership transition reflects CAS Holdings' commitment to customer-focused innovation and sustainable growth in the industrial automation distribution sector.