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Senior vice-president Peggy Gann
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.”
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 board elects corporate
executive officer
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.
Thomas & Betts Corporation – USA