VP GM Medium & Low Voltage Solutions, EMEA

VP GM Medium & Low Voltage Solutions, EMEA

Eaton Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Eaton’s Electrical Sector is hiring a VP GM Medium & Low Voltage Solutions, EMEA.

What You’ll Do

• 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 customised solutions.
• Expand Eaton’s presence in key relevant segments (utilities, data centres, industrial) driving customer acquisition and retention.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with global OEMs, specialised 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 optimise the product portfolio.
• Initiate and lead transformation projects (e.g. restructuring, process optimisation, 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 optimisation.
• 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.

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