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Thomas & Betts board elects corporate executive officer

Prior to joining Thomas & Betts, Ms Gann spent 20 years with Schneider Electric’s North American division, most recently as senior vice president of human resources and administration. Earlier in her career, she held a variety of human resources positions at the Johns Manville Corporation. She earned a Master’s degree in business administration from the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science degree from Barat College. Thomas & Betts Corporation has three primary businesses: the design, manufacturing and marketing of electrical components used in industrial, construction, utility and communications markets; the design, manufacturing and marketing of highly engineered tubular steel structures used for the transmission of electrical power; and the design,

Thomas & Betts Corporation has announced that Peggy Gann, who joined the company in April as senior vice-president, human resources and administration, has been elected by the board of directors as an executive officer of the corporation. Ms Gann will report to Dominic J Pileggi, chairman and chief executive officer, and will be responsible for developing and directing Thomas & Betts’ global human resources organisation. “Peggy brings a wealth of industry experience and a successful track record of designing and leading human resources systems that drive business results,” said Mr Pileggi. “She will be a valuable addition to our management team as we continue to grow our leadership in global electrical markets.”

manufacturing and marketing of heating and ventilation products for commercial and industrial buildings. Headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, the company has manufacturing, distribution and office facilities worldwide.

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Senior vice-president Peggy Gann

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