Actuant Corporation announced the appointment of Brian Kobylinski as Executive Vice President, Industrial Segment and China, and Sheri Roberts-Updike as Executive Vice President, Energy Segment. Mr. Kobylinski's new role was created to give enhanced focus to the expansion of the Industrial segment, as well as to develop and accelerate China growth strategies for all of the company. Ms. Roberts-Updike joins the company from Tyco International where she was President, Tyco Valves & Controls, LP and Vice President & General Manager, Global Oil & Gas since 2010.