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Eaton Names Lucy Clark Dougherty as General Counsel, to Succeed Taras “Terry” Szmagala Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

PUBLIC · ETNDec 19, 2024

Position

Chief Legal Officer

Company

Eaton

Lucy Clark Dougherty
lucyclark-dougherty@eaton.com
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Description

Eaton announced the appointment of Lucy Clark Dougherty as general counsel, effective January 27, 2025, succeeding Taras “Terry” Szmagala Jr. as executive vice president and chief legal officer upon his retirement, effective April 4, 2025. In her new role, Dougherty will serve as counsel to Eaton’s executive management team and its Board of Directors, and will lead the company’s global Legal organization, including the Corporate Governance and Compliance functions.

Quick answer

Eaton Names Lucy Clark Dougherty as General Counsel, to Succeed Taras “Terry” Szmagala Jr. as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer (December 19, 2024).

Who is the new Chief Legal Officer at Eaton?
Eaton named Lucy Clark Dougherty Chief Legal Officer, announced December 19, 2024.
What did Eaton announce on December 19, 2024?
Eaton announced the appointment of Lucy Clark Dougherty as general counsel, effective January 27, 2025, succeeding Taras “Terry” Szmagala Jr. as executive vice president and chief legal officer upon his retirement, effective April 4, 2025. In her new role, Dougherty will serve as counsel to Eaton’s executive management team and its Board of Directors, and will lead the company’s global Legal organization, including...
What does Eaton do?
Eaton Corporation is a multinational power management company.
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Company Information

Company

Eaton

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Eaton Corporation is a multinational power management company. The company provides energy-efficient solutions that help its customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. Eaton operates across various sectors, including transportation, residential, and data centers.

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