Rob Kafka

Rob Kafka is an Account Executive for Automation at Interlake Mecalux. He brings a rare perspective shaped by years of designing traditional racking systems before specializing in automation. This background enables him to assess how early infrastructure decisions impact future automated deployments, and his goal for Modex 2026 is to equip companies with the foresight needed to avoid costly redesigns when automation becomes a priority.

Before joining the supply chain industry, Rob built a career in industrial sectors where precision and long-term planning are non-negotiable. He has partnered with dealers, integrators, and end users over the past decade in material handling to design storage solutions aligned with each client's operational parameters and long-term growth plans. As a multi-year President's Club honoree, he is known for his practical and objective-based approach to system design.