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January 26, 2021
Eaton promotes John Vernacchia to lead energy transition, help customers navigate changes ahead
PITTSBURGH … Power management company Eaton has named John Vernacchia the energy transition segment director. This new role strengthens Eaton’s commitment to help customers simplify the energy transition and shift to more sustainable, distributed and bi-directional energy resources through its Everything as a Grid approach.
The transition to a more sustainable, low-carbon future is accelerating, with more renewables and energy storage coming online to support increasing electricity demand. Everything as a Grid is Eaton’s perspective on, and approach to, leading and managing this change in how energy is distributed and managed. Vernacchia is leading an expanded Eaton team supporting customers in North America on their journey to determine the best options for their energy needs.
“Eaton understands the dynamics happening in our industries, with new regulations, expectations and a changing energy landscape, and we’re positioned to help our customers take control of their energy future,” said Molly Murphy, senior vice president, North American Sales. “John has the expertise and industry insight to further strengthen our industry leadership role and position us for growth.”
In his new role, Vernacchia will support Eaton’s Everything as a Grid approach to the energy transition, leading renewable, energy storage, microgrid and electric vehicle charging projects. He and his team will support system specification, new product innovation, as well as acquisitions, partnerships and joint ventures.
Vernacchia brings 40 years of experience in marketing, sales, product management and operations. He has played a major role in the development of Eaton’s energy transition solutions and was previously the segment manager for renewable energy solutions. Vernacchia is based in Pittsburgh, and reports to Molly Murphy, senior vice president, North American Sales.
For more information, visit Eaton.com/EnergyTransition.
Eaton’s electrical business is a global leader with deep regional application expertise in power distribution and circuit protection; power quality, backup power and energy storage; control and automation; life safety and security; structural solutions; and harsh and hazardous environment solutions. Through end-to-end services, channel and an integrated digital platform and insights, Eaton is powering what matters across industries and around the world, helping customers solve their most critical electrical power management challenges.
Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently, and more reliably. Eaton’s 2019 revenues were $21.4 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 92,000 employees.
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