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Gerald Johnson elected to Eaton board of directors

July 23, 2025 4:30 PM EDT

Eaton (NYSE: ETN) announced that Gerald Johnson has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective July 23, 2025.

Johnson is the retired executive vice president of Global Manufacturing and Sustainability at General Motors, where he led global manufacturing operations, labor relations and sustainable workplace practices during a career spanning more than 40 years. He held several roles including vice president of Manufacturing and Labor Relations for North America and vice president of Global Operational Excellence. Johnson 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 chief executive officer. "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."

Eaton is a Dublin-based power management company that serves data center, utility, industrial, commercial, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. The company reported revenues of nearly $25 billion in 2024 and serves customers in more than 160 countries.



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