Luke Rubino
Baltimore Aircoil Company
Vice President, Global Product and Technology Innovation
Jessup, Maryland, USA
Baltimore Aircoil Company
Vice President, Global Product and Technology Innovation
Jessup, Maryland, USA
Luke Rubino’s 20 years with Amsted Industries have been marked by his ability to challenge the status quo, seek more efficient approaches to business improvement, and act as a true leader for the benefit of those around him.
Luke worked his way from Lean Leader to Plant Manager at BAC before assuming domestic and international senior leadership roles with BAC as well as other Amsted business units, including ConMet and Burgess-Norton. In his current role as Vice President of Global Product and Technology Innovation at BAC, Luke leads the global product and process engineering efforts, overseeing various areas including new technology development, new product development, technical disciplines, global manufacturing production systems, advanced manufacturing technologies and global innovation.
“I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to continually improve the business for the benefit of all of Amsted’s employee owners.”
A naturally competitive spirit has taken him far in his career, but Luke’s dedication to enhancing the business is driven by his true motivation to create a positive impact for others. First, he takes pride in knowing that his work contributes to improving the quality of life for people across the globe as BAC reinvents cooling to sustain the world. Additionally, as an ESOP company, Luke and his colleagues are owners, so when BAC does well, their collective success is shared by all.
“I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to continually improve the business for the benefit of all of Amsted’s employee owners.”
As a leader, Luke focuses on building trust and empowerment, creating an environment where individuals around him can grow their careers into strong, well-connected employees and leaders. His leadership approach mirrors the Amsted company culture, which he describes as authentic, transparent, empowering, accountable, and execution-focused. Luke values the company’s commitment to treating everyone equally, as it not only promotes a sense of fairness but also upholds the dignity of all its employees, creating a workplace where each individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Luke is also a participant in the Swiderski Mentorship Program, a testament to his commitment to paying it forward.
“This program allows me to pay it forward and honor a trusted mentor, Mike Swiderski, who played a big role in supporting my career.”
As a mentor himself, he enjoys the chance to engage with a multitude of talented individuals, lending an empathetic ear, sharing his valuable insights, and seeing them ultimately develop the awareness and tools they need to be more successful.
As he looks ahead, Luke envisions himself continuing to add value to Amsted by pushing for improved performance and growth. Through progressive strategies, agility, and a strong foundation of core market leadership, Luke believes Amsted will grow bigger and stronger, ensuring its relevance and leadership in an ever-changing world.
“There is no limit on how far we can go. The opportunity to evolve and grow is so exciting.”
“There is no limit on how far we can go. The opportunity to evolve and grow is so exciting.”