Eaton Promotes Pattada to President of North American Truck Division
Vehicle component maker Eaton Corp. has promoted Pavan Pattada to president of the North American truck division, effective Jan. 1.
Pattada joined the company in 2002 and was named general manager of the truck business in India in 2005. He became director of operations for the North American truck division in 2009.
Pattada will report to Eaton President Ken Davis.
“Pavan’s success in key roles at Eaton, along with his range of experiences in operational and strategic roles, his time spent in the truck business and his focus on customers, makes him the right person to lead our North American truck team,” Davis said in a statement.
“We are pleased to have Pavan’s talent and enthusiasm as we continue to grow this important part of our business,” he added.
Pattada most recently was senior vice president of corporate supply chain management. He will be based in Galesburg, Michigan.
