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Management Changes

Eaton Corp plc · 2026-08-18 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Eaton appointed Shawn Black as president of its global Aerospace Group, effective August 17, 2026. Black has more than 20 years of aerospace and defense leadership experience, including roles at GKN Aerospace, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, and DRS Technologies. He will report to Pete Denk, president and chief operating officer of Eaton’s Industrial Sector, and lead the company’s global Aerospace Group.

Key facts

• Eaton has appointed Shawn Black as president of its Aerospace group, effective August 17, 2026. source
• Shawn Black will be responsible for leading Eaton's global Aerospace Group. source
• In his new role, Shawn Black will report to Pete Denk, president and chief operating officer of Eaton’s Industrial Sector. source
• Shawn Black brings over 20 years of leadership experience in the aerospace and defense industry. source
• Shawn Black previously held positions at GKN Aerospace, Cobham Advanced Electronic Solutions, and DRS Technologies. source