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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

Dec 19, 20248 months ago

Position

Chief Legal Officer

Company

Eaton

Lucy Clark Dougherty

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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Company

Eaton

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