DUBLIN, IRELAND — The power management company Eaton has appointed a new senior vice president and controller, effective April 1.

Daniel Hopgood will succeed Ken D. Semelsberger, senior vice president and controller, who will be retiring on March 31.

Hopgood joined Eaton in 2012 as vice president of Finance, Vehicle Segment, and then moved to senior vice president of Finance, Industrial Sector. He has been in his current role for the past three years as senior vice president of Global Financial Services and Systems. Prior to that he served in various finance and accounting leadership roles for several industrial companies.  

Over the next several weeks, Hopgood and Semelsberger will be working together to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

“Ken’s long experience, knowledge and insights will be greatly missed,” said Rick Fearon, vice chairman and chief financial and planning officer. “He has been a strong partner to me and our leadership team. I wish him well in his retirement.”

Source: Eaton