Eaton names new president of North American Truck

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GALESBURG, Mich. – Eaton announced today that Pavan Pattada has been appointed president, North American Truck, effective January 1, 2015.

Pattada was previously the senior vice-president, Corporate Supply Chain Management for Eaton. In his new role, he will report directly to Ken Davis, president, Vehicle Group.

“Pavan’s success in key roles at Eaton along with his range of experience in operational and strategic roles, his time spent in the truck business, and his focus on customers makes him the right person to lead out North American Truck team,” said Davis. “We are pleased to have Pavan’s talent and enthusiasm as we continue to grow this important part of our business.”

Pattada joined the Eaton team in 2002 as the director of global sourcing for Corporate Supply Chain Management. He became general manager of Eaton’s truck business in India three years later. In 2009, he was named director of operations for North American Truck.

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