Summary
Eaton Corp plc (ETN) has filed an 8-K reporting a key executive change within its finance department. Daniel R. Hopgood, Senior Vice President and Controller, will be resigning from his position effective May 10, 2024, to pursue other opportunities. This transition marks a change in a critical financial leadership role for the company. Stepping into the role of Senior Vice President and Controller, and as the registrant's principal accounting officer, will be Adam A. Wadecki. Mr. Wadecki brings a wealth of experience from previous senior financial roles at General Electric Healthcare and W.W. Grainger, Inc., and most recently served as Senior Vice President, Internal Audit at Eaton. His appointment is effective April 22, 2024, aligning with the company's announcement.
Key Highlights
- 1Daniel R. Hopgood, SVP and Controller, to resign effective May 10, 2024.
- 2Adam A. Wadecki appointed as the new SVP and Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer, effective April 22, 2024.
- 3Mr. Wadecki's background includes significant financial leadership roles at GE Healthcare and W.W. Grainger.
- 4Mr. Wadecki most recently served as Eaton's Senior Vice President, Internal Audit.
- 5Wadecki's compensation will align with existing executive compensation plans, details to be found in the proxy statement.
- 6No undisclosed arrangements or family relationships exist between Mr. Wadecki and other company officers/directors.
- 7The filing includes a press release dated April 22, 2024, as an exhibit.