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10 Nov 2025, 17:08
Roper technologies (ROP) strengthens AI leadership with key executive hires
Roper Technologies announced the appointment of Shane Luke as Senior Vice President of AI and Edward Raffaele as Vice President of AI Engineering, both newly created positions designed to accelerate artificial intelligence integration across Roper’s portfolio of vertical software businesses.
Luke joins from Workday, where he was Vice President and General Manager of AI and Machine Learning, and previously led AI initiatives at Nike and co-founded the AI startup BlueMesh. Raffaele also comes from Workday, where he served as Vice President of AI, having earlier been CTO at Tozny and a co-founder of BlueMesh.
CEO Neil Hunn said the appointments reflect Roper’s commitment to expanding AI-driven innovation and enhancing long-term growth across its businesses. Roper, a constituent of the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500, operates a diversified portfolio of market-leading software and technology companies and continues to reinvest capital in high-quality acquisitions.
Roper Technologies announced the appointment of Shane Luke as Senior Vice President of AI and Edward Raffaele as Vice President of AI Engineering, both newly created positions designed to accelerate artificial intelligence integration across Roper’s portfolio of vertical software businesses.
Luke joins from Workday, where he was Vice President and General Manager of AI and Machine Learning, and previously led AI initiatives at Nike and co-founded the AI startup BlueMesh. Raffaele also comes from Workday, where he served as Vice President of AI, having earlier been CTO at Tozny and a co-founder of BlueMesh.
CEO Neil Hunn said the appointments reflect Roper’s commitment to expanding AI-driven innovation and enhancing long-term growth across its businesses. Roper, a constituent of the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500, operates a diversified portfolio of market-leading software and technology companies and continues to reinvest capital in high-quality acquisitions.
