VP GM Medium & Low Voltage Solutions, EMEA
Eaton’s Electrical Sector is hiring a VP GM Medium & Low Voltage Solutions, EMEA.
This newly established role holds full strategic and operational responsibility for the MLVS business unit, driving growth, profitability, and transformation across a multi-site, multi-country business. This role leads the overall P&L, oversees complex engineer-to-order projects, and ensures delivery of innovative, sustainable solutions for key segment customers. It is responsible for driving an important growth engine for EMEA revenue in the Low Voltage Panel Assembly business, gradually building a team from initial PLM focus, expanding in line with revenue and customer needs. This newly combined MV & LV business will operate alongside Critical Power Solutions (CPS) and Services teams as part of the Energy Solutions & Services Division.
Reporting to the SVP Energy Solutions & Services EMEA, the leader oversees a current $300m revenue business, with an ambitious revenue & profitability growth agenda. They will lead a direct team of senior PLM & business development leaders to drive revenue through a highly customer focused organisation, delivering results with the support of functional experts in Operations, SCM, Quality, Finance and R&D.
As a leader within a newly formed division, they will champion the collaboration and change needed to ensure that this business unit and the ESS division successfully fulfil the ambition to deliver long-cycle systems solution opportunities across Eaton’s product portfolio.
Essential Responsibilities
* Oversee all financial aspects of the business unit, including revenue, profitability, and growth, with responsibility for a business of $250M (MV) and additional increment <$50M (LV) sales in 2025.
* Develop and execute short- and long-term strategies for market growth and profitability of a combined MV and LV portfolio, capitalising on combined opportunities across a solutions portfolio supporting systems and project cycle customers.
* Build, motivate, and develop a high-performing, diverse management team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This is a newly formed business unit, part of a newly formed division focused on longer cycle & project customer businesses.
* Oversee complex ETO projects, ensuring robust quotation engineering, risk management, and successful delivery of customized solutions.
* Expand Eaton's presence in key relevant segments (utilities, data centers, industrial) driving customer acquisition and retention.
* Build and maintain strategic relationships with global OEMs, specialized suppliers, and key customers, focusing on integrated solutions and long-term partnerships.
* In partnership with Divisional Operations Director, ensure quality, compliance, and continuous improvement in processes and product reliability across multi-site manufacturing operations.
* Champion the development and market introduction of innovative, sustainable products (e.g. SF6-free switchgear), and optimize the product portfolio.
* Initiate and lead transformation projects (e.g. restructuring, process optimization, market entry), ensuring successful execution and positive business impact.
* Identify, evaluate, and execute inorganic growth opportunities, including M&A and joint ventures to strengthen Eaton’s market position.
* Engage with customers, partners, industry associations, and internal executive forums, ensuring strong relationships and positive reputation.
* Ensure adherence to regulatory, quality, and safety standards across all operations and projects.
Location: The location for this role is flexible - key EMEA locations may be considered for the right candidate.
Qualifications
* Outstanding talent and dynamic leadership skills, highly collaborative. Proven track record of growing and transforming businesses amid changing market conditions and longer cycle customer projects.
* Growth-oriented, comfortable in new domains and working models.
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in manufacturing, engineering, or energy sector, with at least 5 years in senior leadership roles. Customer focused with proven record of delivering against revenue growth targets.
* Direct experience running a full P&L for a business with at least $300m in revenue. Proven background in front-end customer negotiations and partnerships.
* Technical understanding of medium voltage systems and low voltage assembly (Panel builder in particular).
* Proven track record in leading complex ETO businesses and multi-site operations.
* Experience in transformation, restructuring, and process optimization.
* Ability to manage complex supplier and customer landscapes, especially in ETO environments.
* Experience with M&A and strategic partnerships.
* Strong leadership communications, interpersonal, and motivational skills. Inclusive leadership style with an ability to lead multiple diverse teams and locations.
* Excellent business and financial acumen.
* Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, or related discipline is required.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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