Eaton Vehicle Group names new president

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DUBLIN, IRELAND – João V. Faria has been appointed president of Eaton’s Vehicle Group effective May 1 — succeeding Kenneth F. Davis who will retire August 1. 

FariaIn the role, Faria will be responsible for Eaton’s vehicle business, which manufactures engine air management, traction control, fluid conveyance and powertrain products.

“João’s deep knowledge of our vehicle businesses coupled with his broad Eaton experience in both hydraulics and electrical make him an ideal candidate to lead our team at a time when our industry is undergoing significant change,” said Uday Yadav, Chief Operating Officer – Industrial Sector. “João’s international experience and knowledge of blended power will be a real asset as we position the Vehicle Group for an exciting future.”

Faria began leading the electrical business in Latin America in 2013, and was also the corporate president for South and Central America. Prior to that he was president of hydraulics business – Americas.

Davis has served as president of the Vehicle Group since 2011.

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John G. Smith is Newcom Media's vice-president - editorial, and the editorial director of its trucking publications -- including Today's Trucking, trucknews.com, and Transport Routier. The award-winning journalist has covered the trucking industry since 1995.


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