Rob Painter
Rob Painter has served as the President and CEO of Trimble since January 2020, having joined the company in 2006. Throughout his tenure, he has held various leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Trimble Buildings. Painter's leadership is recognized for driving Trimble's digital transformation and integrating hardware and software solutions across industries like construction, transportation, and agriculture. Rob Painter became CEO of Trimble in January 2020, having joined the company in 2006 and previously serving as CFO from 2016 to 2019. Under his leadership, Trimble was named to the S&P 500 and has focused on integrating hardware and software to revolutionize industries like construction, transportation, and agriculture. In 2025, Painter was honored as the Business Leader of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards for his visionary leadership and strategic initiatives like the Connect and Scale 2025 vision. He also serves on the board of directors for Synopsys, Inc., appointed in August 2023. His commitment to innovation and digital transformation continues to drive Trimble's mission to transform the way the world works.
Career Milestones
- Joined Trimble in 2006 and held leadership roles including Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Trimble Buildings.
- Became President and CEO in January 2020, leading Trimble's digital transformation.
- Oversaw Trimble being named to the S&P 500 and drove integration of hardware and software solutions across construction, transportation, and agriculture.
- Honored as Business Leader of the Year at the Geospatial World Leadership Awards in 2025.
- Appointed to the board of directors of Synopsys, Inc. in August 2023.
About Trimble
Founded in 1978, Trimble Inc. is a technology company providing hardware, software, and services across industries like construction, agriculture, geospatial, and transportation. They help professionals connect physical and digital workflows, offering solutions for precise positioning, modeling, and data analytics. Benefits include increased productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.