Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> June 28, 2010
Thomas S. Gross is Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, Electrical Sector, for Eaton Corporation. In this role, he is responsible for the company's global electrical business. Mr. Gross joined Eaton in 2003 as Vice President, Eaton Business System, and he most recently served as President of the company's power quality and controls business. Prior to joining Eaton, Mr. Gross was Group Executive for Danaher Corporation's motion control business. He was also President of Danaher's fluke business and Group Executive of the electronic test and measurement business. Before joining Danaher, Mr. Gross was President and Chief Executive Officer of Xycom Automation, and he worked for Rockwell Automation for 20 years. Mr. Gross has a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Wisconsin. He also holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and currently serves on the board of governors of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Mr. Gross is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Profile
TWST: Give us an overview of Eaton and a brief explanation of what you do.
Mr. Gross: Eaton (ETN) today is best characterized as a broad power management company. We make products and provide services
