PI (Physik Instrumente) LP, a solution provider in motion control and positioning components and systems, has appointed Dave Rego vice president and general manager of PI’s North America operations.

Rego spent 18 years within PI USA’s sales operations and in progressive sales leadership. The relationships Rego built with key customers and his understanding of the company’s manufacturing capabilities will be important in PI USA’s future growth, according to the company’s senior officials.

Rego had been handling PI’s key industrial accounts on the East Coast for several years and has a substantial and knowledgeable background in precision motion technology, leadership, and project management skills.

“PI has been fortunate to grow our partnerships with leading global companies in the fields of semiconductor processing, metrology, life sciences, research, and photonics,” Rego said. “We also continue to build a strong team and expand our precision motion technologies to address new markets and customers.”

Rego has a B.S. in mechanical engineering and a B.A. in German from the University of Rhode Island, and an MBA from Babson College.