Eaton Names Lucy Clark Dougherty As General Counsel, To Succeed Taras “Terry” Szmagala Jr. As Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Dec 19, 2024•8 months ago
Position
Chief Legal Officer
Company
Eaton
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.
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