Actuant Corp. (NYSE: ATU), Milwaukee, WI, has named Brian Kobylinski  executive vice president – energy segment and China following the departure of Sheri Roberts, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests. Kobylinski most recently served as executive vice president – industrial segment and China. He is a 20-year veteran of Actuant and has held various roles of increasing responsibility.

Mark Sefcik has been promoted to executive vice president – industrial segment. Sefcik is currently the Enerpac business leader and he will continue to manage that business, in addition to his segment responsibilities, until a successor is determined. He joined Actuant five years ago from HUSCO International, where he was an executive vice president.