Bio Details

Craig Arnold is the former Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Eaton Corporation, a global intelligent power management company. Prior to becoming Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in 2016, Mr. Arnold served as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Eaton Corporation. Prior to that, Mr. Arnold served as Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of Eaton Corporation’s Industrial Sector from 2009 to 2015. Mr. Arnold previously worked for General Electric Company, where he held roles across the Appliances, Plastics and Lighting businesses. He serves as Lead Director of the Board of Directors of Medtronic and as a director of KKR, Procter & Gamble, the United Way of Greater Cleveland and the Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland. He graduated from California State University, San Bernadino with a bachelor’s degree, and obtained a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University. 

Specific Qualifications, Attributes, Skills and Experience

• Extensive leadership, strategy and risk management experience and expertise across aerospace and industrial operations from more than 40 years as a senior executive at Eaton Corporation and GE.
• Meaningful insights into constructive disruption across markets and product portfolios, having led global businesses in technology and innovation-focused industries.
• A deep track record of delivering transformational results and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong corporate governance acumen and financial oversight skills from service on multiple public boards, including as an independent lead director.

Years of Service: 0 

Age: 65