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  • Eaton elects ex-GM EVP Gerald Johnson to Board effective July 23, 2025.
  • Johnson brings over 40 years of global manufacturing and sustainability expertise.
  • Eaton CEO praises Johnson's experience in operations excellence and customer focus.

Intelligent power management company - Eaton announced that Gerald Johnson has been elected to the company’s Board of Directors effective July 23, 2025.

Gerald Johnson is the retired Executive Vice President (EVP), Global Manufacturing and Sustainability, of General Motors, where he led the company's global manufacturing operations, labor relations, and sustainable workplace practices.

Roles of increasing responsibility

Over the course of his career, spanning more than 40 years at GM, he oversaw safety, quality, and productivity, and held several roles of increasing responsibility, including Vice President, Manufacturing and Labor Relations, North America, and Vice President, Global Operational Excellence. He currently serves on the Board of Caterpillar Inc. 

With his extensive experience in global manufacturing, engineering, and operations, Gerald is a valuable addition to our Board,” said Paulo Ruiz, Eaton's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), adding “As we continue our strategy to execute for growth at Eaton, I’m confident that Gerald’s breadth of experience and proven performance in operations excellence, along with his strong customer focus, will serve our company well.”

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