TE Connectivity Names Craig McDonnell as Vice President & General Manager, Automation & Control

DARMSTADT, Germany - March 12, 2015 - Craig McDonnell has been named Vice President and General Manager of the Automation & Control business within TE Industrial. Mr. McDonnell reports to TE Industrial President Thomas Schmidt and is responsible for the business globally.

Automation & Control is a key driver of TE Industrial’s success, which continues to show significant growth potential. Mr. McDonnell will be responsible for the continued growth of the business, through focus on improving the customer experience, expanding TE’s product portfolio into field applications, improving customer coverage in the machinery market and building a performance-oriented culture.

Mr. McDonnell was previously with Eaton Corporation, where he was the leader for Eaton’s Automation & Drive business.

He is a graduate of the University of Witwatersrand (South Africa) and holds a Masters in Electrical Engineering from Oxford University (United Kingdom).

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